Michigan Durable Power of Attorney
The rules and regulations concerning a Michigan durable power of attorney are found in the Uniform Durable Power of Attorney Act. The law sets forth how to establish and use durable power of attorney in Michigan.
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Patient Advocate
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A Michigan durable power of attorney for health care permits the appointment of a "patient advocate." The patient advocate is vested with authority to make certain medical care and treatment decisions on your behalf when you are unable to do so.
Pregnant Patient
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If you are pregnant and end up incapacitated, a durable power of attorney cannot be used to make medical decisions on your behalf.
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Execution
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A Michigan durable power of attorney is effective only if it is properly executed (or signed). You must be at least 18 years old, of sound mind and sign the instrument in front of two witnesses, who also sign the document. The proposed patient advocate must sign an acceptance clause on the power of attorney.
Termination
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A Michigan durable power of attorney is terminated in a number of ways. For example, any oral or written intent on your part to terminate the instrument brings it to an end. Death automatically terminates the power of attorney. If your spouse is your patient advocate, divorce terminates the power of attorney.
Withholding Treatment
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You need to specifically grant authority to your patient advocate to withhold extraordinary life saving treatments in the durable power of attorney.
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