[THIS SECTION IS FOR YOUR INFORMATION ONLY. IT WILL NOT BE PRINTED.]
You should keep the signed original with your personal papers. Give a copy to your family, your health care provider, and the person you name as your Agent. If you are in a health care facility, a copy of this document should be included in your medical record. It is a good policy to review legal documents every five years to be sure that they are still accurate and appropriate. The Health Care Power of Attorney should be reviewed: if the Agent or the Alternate Agent is no longer able to serve; if the Agent is your spouse and you become separated or divorced; or if you wish to revise your desires as stated in the document.
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This section explains the purpose and consequences of this Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care, as well as the rights and obligations of the person making the document (the "Principal") and the person appointed to make health care decisions for the Principal (the "Agent"). This section will appear on the printed document and must be read and understood by the Principal before he or she signs the Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care.
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Name: |
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HWho is this Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care being created for?
Enter the Agent's name or use the P.I. Manager to select and paste a record. The Agent will have the authority to make health care decisions for the Principal if the Principal is unable to do so. A treating health care provider or an employee of a treating health care provider may not be named as your Agent.
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;What is the Agent's relationship, if any, to the Principal?
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This required section states the authority of the attorney in fact ("Agent") to act on behalf of the Principal. The Agent will have the authority to make decisions regarding the Principal's health care, make a disposition under the state's anatomical gift act, authorize an autopsy, and to direct the disposition of the Principal's remains. The Agent will also have the authority to talk to health care personnel, get information and sign forms necessary to carry out these decisions, and also the power provided in Sections 41-41-101 through 41-41-121, Mississippi Code of 1972, which are the statutes governing the withdrawal of life-saving mechanisms.
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Agent to follow Living WillAgent to decide treatmentComfort care treatment onlyAll treatment requested[Enter desires in your own words]
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<What are your desires concerning life-sustaining mechanisms?
Enter an X if the Principal desires to compose a separate statement of desires concerning life-sustaining mechanisms.
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If I have an incurable conditionIf I am permanently unconsciousEither of the above
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TUnder what circumstances should life-sustaining mechanisms be withheld or withdrawn?
Enter an X to withhold life-sustaining mechanisms if the condition of the Principal is incurable or irreversible and is expected to result in death within a relatively short time without such mechanisms.
Enter an X to withhold life-sustaining mechanisms if the Principal's condition is incurable and is expected to result in death within a relatively short time (without such mechanisms) or if the Principal is in a permanently unconscious state.
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EWhat are your specific desires concerning life-sustaining mechanisms?
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Yes, include nutrition and fluids paragraph.
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LDo you wish to state your desires regarding artificial nutrition and fluids?
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YesNo
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Will artificially administered nutrition and fluids be included in the "life-sustaining mechanisms" that may be withheld or withdrawn?
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Yes, include life-sustaining mechanisms section.
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GDo you wish to state your desires regarding life-sustaining mechanisms?
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Yes, include expiration date.
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SDo you wish to specify the date when this power of attorney will cease to be valid?
This power of attorney will remain in effect until it is revoked unless you specify an expiration date. Enter an X to include a specific date on which the document will expire.
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Date: |
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3When will this power of attorney cease to be valid?
Enter the Principal's city or edit the information as desired.
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NONE of the following may be used as a witness for a Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care: (1) A health care provider; (2) An employee of a health care provider or facility; or (3) The Attorney-in-Fact (the Agent).
At least ONE (1) of the witnesses shall NOT be: (1) Related to you by blood, marriage or adoption; (2) An individual who would be entitled to any portion of your estate under any will or codicil existing at the time you sign this document or by operation of law.
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Name: |
Address 1: |
Address 2: |
City: |
State: |
Zip: |
[Include country]
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2What are the names and addresses of the witnesses?
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WitnessesNotary
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/Who will acknowledge the Principal's signature?
Enter an X if two witnesses will be signing this document, rather than a Notary Public. Press [Ctrl+F1] for more information.
Enter an X if a Notary Public will be signing the document, rather than witnesses.
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Limitations:#|
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nWhat limitations, if any, will there be on the Agent's authority to make decisions on behalf of the Principal?
If desired, specify any limitations on the Agent's authority. For example, the Principal may wish to prohibit the Agent from authorizing certain procedures. Press [Ctrl+F1] for more information.
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Special provisions:#|
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IWhat special provisions, if any, do you wish to include in this document?
If desired, enter any special health care provisions that you would like to include in the document. For example, describe any types of treatment you wish or wish not to receive. Press [Ctrl+F1] for more information.
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Values and preferences:#|
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DWhat personal values, if any, do you wish to state in this document?
If desired, specify any values and preferences about health care. For example, describe values or religious preferences, or your desires regarding the location of treatment. Press [Ctrl+F1] for more information.
=Who, if anyone, will be designated as Second Alternate Agent?
If desired, enter the Second Alternate Agent's name or use the P.I. Manager to select and paste a record. You do not have to name a second Alternate Agent.
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Yes, include Alternate Agent section.
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,Do you wish to designate an Alternate Agent?
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YesNo
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zWill the Agent be authorized to make decisions concerning organ donation, an autopsy, and the disposition of your remains?