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Durable Power of Attorney (DPoA)

by Cathy Parkes October 15, 2021

A Durable Power of Attorney (DPoA) is a document that identifies another person responsible for medical decision-making. This person does not have to be related to the patient.

A Durable Power of Attorney (DPoA) is a document that identifies another person responsible for medical decision-making.

This person does not have to be related to the patient.

Cathy Parkes
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