Health Care Proxy

Ensure Your Wishes Are Heard - With A Trusted Health Care Proxy By Your Side

Make Health Decisions a Priority

Give someone you trust to the ability to make informed decisions in order to make health a priority. A health care proxy will ensure more autonomy, but guarantee protection.

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What is a Health Care Proxy?

A healthcare proxy allows someone to act for you and make medical decisions if you are not able to. It also allows someone to speak to your doctors and get medical records for you.

When someone with an intellectual or developmental disability, turns 18 they are a legal adult. If they are under a guardianship, the guardian can make healthcare decisions for them and access their medical records. It is not always necessary for someone with special needs to be under our guardianship. If they are not under a guardianship, they should issue a healthcare proxy to whoever they would like us to assist them with healthcare decisions. This will allow their healthcare proxy to access their medical records as well as have conversations with their doctors.

It is important for everyone who is an adult to have a healthcare proxy. This insurance that someone else can access your medical records, and if you are unable to make medical decisions can make medical decisions for you. Without the healthcare proxy, it would require a court order to get these decisions made.

The Benefits of a Health Care Proxy

Peace Of Mind With A Health Care Proxy

A healthcare proxy can give you peace of mind by knowing when you cannot make a healthcare decision for yourself you will have a trusted person to make those decisions for you.

Overall Advantages Of Having A Health Care Proxy

This grants a trusted individual the right to make healthcare decisions on your behalf in tough situations.

A Healthcare Proxy will only go into effect in the event you are unconscious or otherwise legally unable to make decisions for yourself
Before your proxy can make decisions for you, a medical professional will determine if you are mentally and physically able to control the direction of your personal care.

If you have appointed someone a healthcare proxy, they have the ability to talk to your doctors have access to your medical records to assist you.

When A Health Care Proxy Comes In Handy

Real Examples Of A Health Care Proxy Uses

You’ve been in a terrible car accident and are unconscious, but by having the health care proxy you know that a trusted individual will make the right decisions for you.

Things You Should Think Of When Choosing A Health Care Proxy

Factors to consider when choosing a healthcare proxy

Someone who knows your values and wishes
Make sure they are comfortable with the responsibility
They must be able to handle making challenging decisions
Personal attitudes toward health, illness, death, and dying
Religious beliefs
View about healthcare providers

How to start the conversation with a potential healthcare proxy

When you have decided who you want to be your health care proxy have a conversation with them to see if they agree to do it. also have a conversation about your views about medical treatment, Discuss any particular Medical procedures or treatments that you either object to or you would like used on you, Also be sure to discuss end of life treatment and hospice care.

Qualities to look for in a healthcare proxy

When selecting a healthcare proxy, the primary consideration is finding someone you trust to make important healthcare decisions on your behalf. This individual can be a close friend or relative, and while having a healthcare proxy nearby can be advantageous, it is not a mandatory requirement. The key is establishing confidence in your chosen proxy’s ability to act in accordance with your wishes and advocate for your well-being when needed.

Practical Example Of When A Healthcare Proxy Is Important

Healthcare Proxy Uses

You are a person with a disability who needs help in making Medical your health care proxy has the ability to speak to your doctors and get your medical records to assist you.

What are the common responsibilities of a health care proxy?

A healthcare proxy is responsible for making medical decisions for someone unable to do so. They must communicate the individual’s wishes, ensure they receive the best care possible, and advocate for their best interests, including end-of-life requests.

Top Medical Proxy Responsibilities

Make medical decisions for yourself if you become incapacitated
Access and read your medical records
Discus tests, procedures, and treatments with doctors
Gain full access to your medical information
Ask questions and get the necessary information to make decisions for you
Advocate on your behalf if needed

Healthcare Proxy Use Case

You are unconscious and on life support because of a terrible Medical situation, but you know you have appointed a person as your Healthcare agent who will follow your wishes and make sure that what you Wishes are followed.

Other Things To Note About Healthcare Proxies

Naming a Second person as your backup agent

You can designate a second person as a backup for your primary healthcare agent, providing an extra layer of contingency and ensuring continuity in healthcare decision-making if the primary agent is unavailable.

If you don't name a healthcare proxy, it is important to have a living will stating your preferences.

A living will is a legal document expressing an individual’s preferences for medical treatment and end-of-life care in case they cannot communicate. It plays a crucial role in advance care planning, outlining instructions for interventions and life-sustaining measures in situations like terminal illness. By providing clarity to healthcare providers and family members, a living will empowers individuals to maintain control over their healthcare decisions, offering peace of mind during challenging times.

This Only Applies For Medical Decisions

Your Healthcare agent can make medical decisions for you, however if you want someone to make money-related issues (insurance and healthcare bills), you will need a power of attorney.

You don’t need an attorney to appoint a Healthcare proxy, We make it easy and affordable.

Appointing someone as your healthcare proxy is easy and quick Just click on the link and answer a few questions and your healthcare proxy will be emailed to you within a minute.

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Frequently Asked Healthcare Proxy Questions

What does it mean to be someone’s healthcare proxy?

By appointing someone as your healthcare proxy you will have a person you trust to make medical decisions for you when you are unable to.

What is an example of a healthcare proxy?

Frequently married couples appoint their spouse as their healthcare proxy. without this formal legal appointment a spouse cannot legally make medical decisions for their spouse without a court order.

Is a healthcare proxy the same as a DNR?

A DNR or a do not resuscitate order, is not the same as a healthcare proxy. however, if you have appointed a healthcare proxy they can give a do not resuscitate order for you.

In which legal document is a healthcare proxy authorized?

A healthcare proxy is a legal document that you can draft now by Clicking here and answering a few simple questions. Your healthcare proxy will then be emailed to you within a minute.

How does appointing a healthcare proxy benefit individuals with special needs in estate planning?

Appointing a healthcare proxy is crucial for individuals with special needs as it allows them to designate a trusted representative to make crucial healthcare decisions on their behalf. This is particularly important in estate planning to ensure that medical decisions align with the individual’s specific needs and preferences.

Can a healthcare proxy collaborate with a specialized healthcare team for someone with special needs?

Absolutely. The appointed healthcare proxy can work closely with the individual’s specialized healthcare team, which may include medical professionals familiar with the unique needs of the person with special needs. This collaborative approach ensures informed and tailored medical decisions.

What role does the healthcare proxy play in implementing medical orders for individuals with special needs?

The healthcare proxy is responsible for implementing medical orders on behalf of the individual with special needs. This includes communicating with healthcare providers and ensuring that the prescribed medical treatments or interventions are carried out in accordance with the individual’s healthcare plan.

Is it essential for the healthcare proxy to have knowledge of medical terminology when making healthcare decisions for someone with special needs?

While a basic understanding of medical terminology can be helpful, it is not a prerequisite. The primary focus should be on selecting a healthcare proxy who is capable of effectively communicating with healthcare providers and understanding the individual’s unique medical situation to make informed healthcare decisions.

Can a healthcare proxy be updated to reflect changes in the medical condition of an individual with special needs?

Yes, it is advisable to review and update the healthcare proxy as needed, especially if there are changes in the individual’s medical condition. This ensures that the designated proxy remains well-informed and can continue to make healthcare decisions that align with the individual’s current health status and preferences.