How to Make Health Care Decisions for Someone Else
JULY 28, 2014 VOLUME 21 NUMBER 27 Maybe you’ve been named guardian (of the person) for a family member, colleague, or friend. Maybe you’ve been listed in a health care power of attorney. Maybe you’re a family member with authority to make health care decisions (Arizona, like a number of other states, permits family members […]
Pondering Your Power of Attorney
SEPTEMBER 16, 2013 VOLUME 20 NUMBER 35 Do you have a power of attorney? If so, do you know how it works? Is a “springing” power of attorney the best way for you to keep authority over your health care and financial decisions until a transition is needed? Many people have powers of attorney but […]