Durable power of attorney for health care

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-001780",
  "term": "Durable power of attorney for health care",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A legal document that appoints an agent to make medical decisions for the principal if the principal is unable to do so themselves. This authority covers choices about treatments, medications, and other health-related matters. It becomes active upon a physician's determination of the principal's incapacity.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/durable-power-of-attorney-for-health-care/"
}