a person designated to make health care decisions (surgery, life support) for you when you are incapacitated
a person who you have a close relationship with and can trust to make medical decisions on your behalf in the event
a person you choose to make health care decisions for you if you are not able to do so for yourself
a trusted family member or friend you choose to make medical treatment decisions on your behalf should you become unable to do so
a written document in which you designate someone to make your health care decisions if you become incapacitated