![]() ![]() However, not just anyone can be a witness. Michigan law requires a patient advocate designation to be executed in the presence of and signed by two witnesses. In addition, if you express, in a clear and convincing manner, the patient advocate can make decisions to withhold or withdraw life-sustaining treatment, including food and water administered through tubes. For example, you can give your patient advocate power to consent or to refuse medical treatment for you, to arrange for home health care, arrange care in a nursing home or move you to a home for the aged. It’s important to note that you will be the one giving your patient advocate instructions on how you would like decisions made. While this does not have to be done at the time you sign the document, you should speak with the potential patient advocate to make sure he or she is willing to serve should it become necessary. Prior to acting on your behalf the patient advocate must accept the responsibility by signing an acceptance. However, it’s important to choose someone you trust can handle the responsibility and who is willing to serve. You may appoint anyone who is 18 years or older to be your patient advocate. ![]() In Michigan, a designation of patient advocate is the term used for a durable power of attorney for health care, also known as a health are proxy – a document in which you give another person the power to make medical treatment and related personal care and custody decisions for you in the event you are incapacitated. Patient Advocate Designation or Medical Power of Attorney
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