Designation of Health Care Surrogates and Living Wills are important legal documents and ease the decision making process for loved ones during what is sure to be a very stressful time for them. A Health Care Surrogate is a person that can make medical decisions for you if you become incapacitated and are unable to make your own decisions.
In some states, a person named to serve as a Health Care decision maker is referred to as a Health Care Power of Attorney. In Florida, the correct term is Health Care Surrogate.
A Living Will is a witnessed written or oral declaration stating your wishes regarding the use of any life-prolonging medical treatment.
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