What is a healthcare proxy?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz answered:We all have to die someday, but no one likes to talk about the possibility. Yet an end-of-life discussion can help you ensure your values will be respected when that time comes, and make the process a little less painful for your loved ones. In this video, medical ethics expert and Dr. Oz Show guest Ken Prager discusses one decision that can make all the difference.
We all have to die someday, but no one likes to talk about the possibility. Yet an end-of-life discussion can help you ensure your values will be respected when that time comes, and make the process a little less painful for your loved ones.... More -
Shelley Webb answered:A health care proxy is a document that gives permission for you to receive information from doctors, hospitals, and other health care providers about your loved one. You may be able to obtain this from a doctor or hospital and simply have your loved one sign it. Check the rules in your state as to whether you need an attorney's help with this.Helpful? 1 person found this helpfulA health care proxy is a document that gives permission for you to receive information from doctors, hospitals, and other health care providers about your loved one. You may be able to obtain this from a doctor or hospital and simply have... More -
Joane Goodroe answered:A “health care proxy” is a simple legal document that allows you to name someone you know and trust to make health care decisions for you if you become unable to make or communicate those decisions.
Helpful? 1 person found this helpfulA “health care proxy” is a simple legal document that allows you to name someone you know and trust to make health care decisions for you if you become unable to make or communicate those decisions. More -
NorthShore University HealthSystem answered:A health care proxy -- sometimes called a surrogate decision-maker -- is someone who can make decisions for you in case you become very sick and can't speak for yourself. In most states you designate a proxy by completing a form, often referred to as a durable power of attorney for health care. Designating a proxy is one of the most important things you can do when you are diagnosed with a serious illness. Along with a health care proxy designation, you also should complete an advance directive. This tells your proxy your preferences, so in case the proxy is making decisions for you, he or she will be able to take your wishes into account.A health care proxy -- sometimes called a surrogate decision-maker -- is someone who can make decisions for you in case you become very sick and can't speak for yourself. In most states you designate a proxy by completing a form, often referred to... More
