PENNSYLVANIA HEALTHCARE DIRECTIVE

Healthcare Power of Attorney
& Living Will

Name someone to make medical decisions for you if you can't. Specify your end-of-life care preferences. Ensure your healthcare wishes are honored.

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What's Included

  • Healthcare POA
    Name your medical decision-maker
  • Living Will
    End-of-life care instructions
  • HIPAA Release
    Medical records access authorization
  • Signing Instructions
    Complete witness requirements guide

Why You Need a Healthcare Directive

Medical Emergency

If you're unconscious or unable to communicate, doctors need someone authorized to make treatment decisions. Without a Healthcare POA, your family may face delays and confusion during critical moments.

End-of-Life Choices

Specify whether you want life-sustaining treatments like CPR, ventilators, or feeding tubes in terminal situations. Your Living Will ensures your wishes are followed, not someone else's guess.

Protect Your Family

Remove the burden of making difficult medical decisions from your loved ones. With clear instructions, your family won't have to guess what you would want or argue about treatment options.

Two Essential Documents in One

Healthcare Power of Attorney

Name someone you trust to make medical decisions if you're unable to. Your agent can:

  • Authorize or refuse medical treatments
  • Choose doctors and healthcare facilities
  • Access your medical records (HIPAA)
  • Make end-of-life care decisions
  • Consult with medical professionals

Important: You can name primary and backup agents. Choose someone who understands your values and will respect your wishes.

Living Will

Specify your preferences for life-sustaining treatments if you're terminally ill or permanently unconscious:

  • CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation)
  • Mechanical ventilation (breathing machines)
  • Tube feeding and hydration
  • Dialysis treatment
  • Organ and tissue donation

Important: Your Living Will only applies when you're terminally ill or permanently unconscious, not for temporary conditions.

Simple 6-Step Process

1

Basic Info

Your details

2

Name Agent

Choose decision-maker

3

Backup Agents

Alternates optional

4

Preferences

End-of-life wishes

5

Organ Donation

Optional choice

6

Complete

Review & download

Common Questions

What's the difference between Healthcare POA and Living Will?

A Healthcare POA names someone to make medical decisions for you when you can't. A Living Will specifies your preferences for life-sustaining treatment in terminal situations. You need both: one names who decides, the other guides what they should decide.

Who should I choose as my healthcare agent?

Choose someone you trust completely who: lives nearby or can travel quickly, understands your values and wishes, can handle stressful situations calmly, and is willing to advocate for you. Common choices: spouse, adult child, sibling, or close friend.

Does Pennsylvania require witnesses?

Yes. Pennsylvania requires 2 witnesses (18+) for Healthcare POAs. At least one witness cannot be your healthcare provider or someone financially responsible for your care. We provide complete instructions for proper execution.

When does the Healthcare POA take effect?

Our document creates a "springing" POA that only takes effect when you're unable to make or communicate healthcare decisions. Your doctor must certify your incapacity. Until then, you retain full control over your medical care.

Can I change my mind later?

Yes. You can revoke or change your Healthcare POA anytime while you're mentally competent. Simply destroy the old document, create a new one, and notify your healthcare agent, doctors, and hospital of the change.

Where should I keep this document?

Give copies to: your healthcare agent, your doctor, your hospital, and keep one in an easily accessible place at home. Never store it in a safe deposit box. Consider keeping a copy in your car or wallet for emergencies.

Ensure Your Healthcare Wishes Are Honored

Don't leave critical medical decisions to chance. Create your Healthcare Power of Attorney today.

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