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 varies by state. So, you need to download the medical power of attorney form specific to Washington, D.C.