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Medical Power of Attorney?

My grandmother is having surgery and in sound mind and capable of making decisions. We are doing a medical power of attorney in case she is not able to make decisions . My question is although we will have one person assigned is there any way we can make sure that the decison maker must consult more family members before the final decision is made.

Public Comments

1. Consult a lawyer who can prepare a power of attorney to your specifications and to ensure it's legitimate and enforceable by law.
2. this is an important decision with many serious potential ramifications. I do know that the document itself can structure all the protections and oversights you need, i.e. physician review, family input, etc. consult an attorney with experience drafting durable powers of attorney for healthcare.
3. have 2 or more individuals listed as joint Powers of Attorney with the correct wording to suggest that decisions must be either unanimous or majority. Check with your attorney. An odd number of people with majority rules is good if you think there might be some problems reaching a consensus.
4. one of the reasons for a PA/HC is to have one sole decision maker,normally the PA/HC is the choise of the patient while they capable of sound judgment.most PA/HC do check with other family members,however they are morally obligated to comply with the patients wishes even when it conflicts with their own best judgment.It is also necessary for medical personal to have one immediate and final word. Not all medical decisions leave time for discussion.In making life and death medical decisions for another cannot and should not leave a PA/HF with the extra burden of being second guessed.