Through the Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care, you appoint a Health Care Proxy to make all the other decisions for your health care. The usual choices for this task are you spouse, a close friend or a relative. Local availability is a strong advantage for your choice as sometimes the medical staff will need decisions at a moment’s notice. You should choose a solid individual who shares your opinions about medical care.
The Advanced Directive for Health Care is composed of the Living Will where you enumerate the medical procedures that you would and would not consent to undergo during your end of life stages. You can also list any conditions that would modify those choices as well as what and how to deal with your vital organs.