Will Health Care Proxy?

Health Care Proxy, not a Living Will. A Health Care Proxy is a legal document that authorizes someone you appoint to make medical and health care decisions for you, if you are unable to. These include end of life decisions.

Is health care proxy a living will?

Depending on the state, these documents are known as "living wills," "medical directives," "health care proxies," or "advance health care directives." Some states have a standardized or statutory form, while other states allow you to draft your own document.

What is the difference between a health care proxy and a living will?

Unlike a living will, where a person dictates their own wishes, a healthcare proxy gives authority to make medical decisions to another individual. Thus, it is important to communicate your wishes to the proxy about end-of-life decisions to help guide them when that time comes.