When a person designates a specific individual to act as their representative in making health care decisions, that designee is called a(n)

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A health care proxy is a legal document that designates someone to make health care decisions on behalf of an individual if they become unable to make those decisions themselves. It is also sometimes referred to as a health care power of attorney or medical power of attorney. A relative may be designated as a health care proxy, but it is not necessary, and an attorney is not typically involved in the designation process.

When a Person Designates a Specific Individual to Act as Their