"Appoint someone you trust to make decisions if you can’t."
A time may come when you may not be able to make decisions about your own health care. So today, while you’re still in fine fettle, think about the most likely person to act on your behalf. This might be a spouse, a child, or even an attorney. You’ll want to record your choice in a legal document called a health-care proxy. You can print a proxy off the Internet or get one from a lawyer. Just be sure you have the appropriate one for your state and that you sign it. |