A Washington, DC Advance Health Care Directive (medical power of attorney or health care proxy) is a legal document to appoint someone (an agent) to make medical decisions on your behalf. Your agent’s authority only begins after you’ve been declared incompetent and unable to communicate your wishes by your doctor — for example, if you fall into a coma.
Power of attorney laws vary by state. So, you need to download the medical power of attorney form specific to Washington, D.C.
Laws
- Statute: Code of the District of Columbia Chapter 22. Health-Care Decisions.
- Signing Requirements § 7-622(a)(4) and § 21–2205(c): Two witnesses.
Two Parts
An Advance Directive is in two parts:
Sample
