The state of illinois recognizes the right of adults to control all aspects of his or her personal care and medical treatment including the right to decline medical treatment or to direct that it be withdrawn even if death ensues.
Medical power of attorney illinois.
This agent will be able to make health care related decisions on behalf of the individual when they have lost the ability to communicate their wishes.
Notice to the individual signing.
The person you choose will then be able to make health care decisions for you when you can t make decisions for yourself.
Illinois statutory short form.
The illinois medical power of attorney form enables an individual to designate someone as their health care agent.
The power of attorney for health care.
The form only becomes effective after the person is no longer able to speak for themselves.
An illinois medical power of attorney is a form used to designate another person to handle the health care needs of another person.
Power of attorney for health care.
Short form power of attorney health care advanced directive.
This form must be signed by the principal and one witness.
Like the financial form this form includes detailed instructions including an explanation of the types of persons who may not serve as a witness.
An illinois power of attorney for health care has been created by the illinois legislature.
Illinois department of public health.