A Vermont medical power of attorney is a legal document allowing another person to make medical decisions on your behalf if you cannot do so. This person may be referred to as your agent, surrogate, or attorney-in-fact. They have the authority to act as your healthcare representative and must act in your best interest. In Vermont, this form is also called a durable power of attorney for health care.
Laws
- Statute: Title 18, Chapter 231 (Advance Directives For Health Care And Disposition Of Remains)
- Signing Requirements: Two witnesses (§ 9703).
- The witnesses must be 18 and acknowledge that the principal signed the document voluntarily.
- Revocation: If the principal has the capacity, they can create a new medical POA to cancel the old one. The principal should inform their agent and any relevant parties of the revocation (§ 9704).
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