health care proxy

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-003747",
  "term": "health care proxy",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "A type of advance directive that gives a person (called a proxy) the authority to make medical decisions for another person if that person is not able to make their own decisions. A proxy is usually a spouse, relative, friend, or lawyer who knows the person's values, wishes, and treatment preferences. Also called durable power of attorney for health care and medical power of attorney.",
  "synonyms": [
    "durable power of attorney for health care",
    "medical power of attorney"
  ],
  "see_also": [
    "advance directive"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/health-care-proxy/"
}