This gives someone else, of the patient's choosing, the right to make decisions for the patient:

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A durable power of attorney is a legal document that grants someone else the authority to make decisions on behalf of the person who created it, should they become unable to do so themselves. This can include financial, legal, and health care decisions. The "durable" aspect means it remains in effect even if the person becomes incapacitated.

This Gives Someone Else, of the Patient's Choosing, the Right