An Iowa medical power of attorney form allows you, the “principal”, to grant a person you trust, the “agent” or “attorney in fact”, the power to make health care decisions for you if you become incapacitated. In Iowa, the document is also known as a durable power of attorney for health care.
Laws
Statute: IA Code § 144.
Signing Requirements: Two (2) Witnesses or a Notary Public (IA Code § 144B.3).
Revocation: It may be revoked at any time by the principal in any manner they are able to communicate this intent without regard to mental or physical condition (IA Code § 144B.8).
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