What is a health care proxy?

A health care proxy is a legal document that is used in the state of Virginia to designate a person to make medical decisions on behalf of another person in the event that they are unable to do so for themselves. This person, the health care proxy, is often referred to as a "substitute decision maker". In the document, the person is asked to choose someone whom they trust to make medical decisions on their behalf. The health care proxy is then legally authorized to make decisions about the person’s medical care, even if the person is no longer able to do so. The health care proxy form is an important document that should be considered as part of an effective disability planning law in Virginia. It ensures that someone will be there to make medical decisions on behalf of the person in the event that they cannot do so. It also helps ensure that the person’s wishes are honored and respected in their medical care. The document should be reviewed and updated periodically to ensure that everything is still in order.

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