A person appointed by a patient to make medical decisions for the patient if the patient is unable to do so is

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A surrogate is a person who is appointed to make medical decisions for a patient who is unable to make them for themselves. An attorney is not typically appointed for this role unless they are also designated as the surrogate. A spouse or parent may be appointed as a surrogate, but it is not always the case, and other family members or close friends may be appointed instead.

A Person Appointed by a Patient to Make Medical Decisions