Through this document you appoint a person as an "agent" to make medical decisions for you if you are unable to make them for yourself. This agent makes decisions consistent with your values, philosophy and belief, and weighs the benefits and burdens of treatment.

Your agent will decide in your best interest, guided by knowledge of your wishes regarding health care. This document is legally binding on physicians and hospitals. It requires one witness who is not an heir. However, your agent may be an heir.