If your agent is called upon to make a decision not covered by your living will, the law states that he or she must rely on all available information about your wishes and values. In short, anyone legally authorized to make health care decisions on your behalf must try to decide as he or she believes you would decide. This is very important. How to select a health care agent You must have complete trust in your agents and be able to openly discuss important personal matters with them. Your agents should know you well, understand your values and wishes, and be willing and able to advocate for you under stressful circumstances.
Most people select close family members as their agents.
In Arizona you may name anyone of your choosing as your agent. Some states do not allow you to appoint a physician responsible for your care as your agent. It is not a good idea to appoint your physician as your agent. You may appoint an alternate or successor agent using the forms found at this site. There is no legal limit on the number of alternate or successor agents you may appoint.