All States allow a person to make decisions concerning their health care.
A Medical Health Care Directive allows a person to make decisions about future health care in the event the person is unable to state his or her desires at the time the decision is necessary. Power of Attorney for Health Care A Power of Attorney for Health Care allows you to appoint a person to make medical decisions for you in the event you are unable to do so. A Living Will is a instrument that puts in writing your wishes concerning medical treatment in the event you are unable to make the decision. An example would be your decision to withhold life support if you are determined to be terminally ill. All Rights Reserved.