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Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care
Taxonomy Code: FT-2700.0500-200
Programs that provide assistance for people who want to officially authorize another individual (and one or more alternates) to make health care decisions on their behalf in the event that they become incapacitated and are unable to make those decisions themselves. The appointed agent is authorized to review the medical records of the individual, admit and/or discharge the individual from a hospital or nursing facility, consult with his or her caregivers and sign forms that may be needed to assure that care is provided according to his or her preferences. The agent may also carry out the individual's preferences regarding organ donation.
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Website created and funded in collaboration with First 5 Contra Costa and the Contra Costa Crisis Center.