What To Discuss With A Healthcare Proxy

Following are the steps to take to help maximize chances that your wishes will be understood and followed by your Health Care Proxy. Once you have a person picked as your Proxy, it is recommended that you follow the same procedure with your Alternate Proxy. (Please click on the links to learn about each step)

Step 1. Think through what you do and do not want if there are medical decisions to be made and you cannot communicate your wishes.

Step 2. Discuss with the person whether he or she is willing to act as your Proxy.

Step 3.Take the time to provide as clear an idea as possible of just what your wishes and your beliefs are.

Step 4. Even if you think you already know, ask the person what he or she thinks about the different topics under discussion.

Step 5. Ask the Proxy hypothetical questions to confirm you both have the same understanding about what you do and do not want.

Step 6. Include the person's name in your Healthcare Proxy document, and ask him or her to affirm their agreement in writing.

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