April 17, 2024
Most of us do not like to think about bad things — like being sick and unable to speak for ourselves. However, most of us do know what we want out of life. Choosing a healthcare agent, talking with them, and sketching out an advance-care plan are important ways we can easily prepare for events that we hope will not happen. In doing so, we will help assure that our wishes are carried out even if we are not in a condition to voice them. A healthcare agent (also called a healthcare proxy, or someone with medical power of attorney) is a person we designate to speak for us if we cannot speak for ourselves.
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