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Any trusted adult can be named as a health care proxy. Most married people name their spouse, but it is not necessary to do so. In addition, it is important to select an alternate proxy,
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoAny competent adult can appoint a health care proxy or agent. It is not necessary to hire a lawyer to draw up or validate the form; most states, however, require two adult witnesses
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∙ 13y agoto understand one's value system, so that the proxy can use his or her judgment as to what one would want. The proxy should be given a written copy of all advance directives.
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What is a health care proxy?
A health care proxy, or health care proxy form, is a legal document that allows a person to choose someone to make medical decisions on their behalf when they are unable to do so
How can a health care proxy be changed?
Appointing a health care proxy is not an irrevocable decision. One can change or revoke the proxy at any time, usually by filling out a new form
You are a health care proxy for someone can you designate someone else to act as the proxy for that person?
The person in need of "proxy" has to be the one to designate any alternate.
Witness to health care proxy dies. is it still ok?
Yes.
Why is it important to complete a health care proxy?
Completing a health care proxy form and living will is useful because it helps one to think through one's value system and one's definition of quality of life
When is a health care proxy put into effect?
It is put into effect only when the patient's health care team determines that the patient is unable to make decisions on his or her own.
Does healthcare proxy supercede next of kin?
A health care proxy is someone that can make decisions for you if you are too incapacitated to do so yourself. And yes, whomever you chose to be your proxy will supersede next of kin.
What is another name for Living Will?
health care proxy advanced directive medical power of attorney
Is it required by law to have health care insurance?
Different states have different laws, however I think it is advisable to have health care insurance as health care is expensive, but I don't think it is a required law.
Need a proxy so i can play games?
A proxy is not required to play games
What qualifications are required for Health Care Employment?
The health care industry includes public and private hospitals, nursing and residential care facilities, offices of physicians, dentists, and other health care practitioners, home health care services, outpatient care centers and other ambulatory health careservices, and medical and diagnostic laboratories.
How does one obtain Managed Health Care?
Managed health care is typically a term that means health care that is provided by the state though additional fees maybe required. There are many websites that offer managed health care such as teh medicaid government website or the dmhc government website.
