Healthcare Proxy

Healthcare Proxy

Definition

A type of advance directive, in a healthcare proxy, the principal designates another person as their proxy to make healthcare decisions on their behalf. A healthcare proxy does not need to contain specific instructions and can give the proxy full discretion, allowing for greater flexibility to address unanticipated health concerns.

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