Durable Power Of Attorney For Health Care Decisions (Medical Power Of Attorney) {121}

Form No. 121 - DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR HEALTH CARE DECISIONS (Medical Power of Attorney). This form is used for legal purposes related to healthcare decisions. In this document, an individual (the principal) designates another person (the agent or attorney in fact) to make healthcare decisions on their behalf when they are unable to do so themselves due to incapacity, as determined by their attending physician. A durable power of attorney for health care is subject to the provisions of Chapter 144B of the Code of Iowa and reference should be made to that chapter. The form covers details such as agent designation, powers granted to the agent, revocation of prior powers of attorney, optional alternate agent designation, authorization for the release of health information, and compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). After signing and witnessing or notarizing the document, it should be stored safely, shared with healthcare providers, family members, and the designated agent, and communicated to the principal's doctor. www.FormsWorkflow.com