The Arkansas Medical Power of Attorney authorizes an agent to call the shots regarding health care procedures for an individual who has become incapacitated. For this to be achieved, the document must be executed while the principal is still sound of mind. It works as a backup plan if the primary party ever loses their ability to communicate properly. To secure a valid contract, the principal must stipulate who will be receiving the powers and then supply the form with their signature to confirm the transference.
Laws
Statutes – Arkansas Code – Arkansas Healthcare Decisions Act (§ 20-6-101 – 20-6-118)
Definitions – “Durable power of attorney for health care”:
(A) Means a written advance directive that identifies an agent who is authorized to make healthcare decisions on behalf of the principal.
(B) Includes without limitation a document appointing a healthcare proxy executed under § 20-17-202 (§ 20-6-102(4)).
Signing Requirements – Must be signed by the principal in the presence of a notary public or two (2) witnesses (§ 20-6-103(c)(1)).
Revocation – § 20-6-104
Other Versions (5)
Arkansas Bar Association Version
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Jefferson Regional Medical Center Version
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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Version
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Additional Resources
- Arkansas Dept. of Health – POLST Information
- Arkansas Hospice – Advanced Care Plans
- Baptist Health – Living Will and Advanced Directive
- Christus Health – Advance Care Planning
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences – Advance Medical Directives
Related Forms (7)
- Acceptance of Surrogate
- Advance Directive
- Advance Directive Wallet Card
- Durable (Financial) Power of Attorney Form
- EMS DNR Form
- Living Will
- POLST Form
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Durable (Financial) Power of Attorney
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Emergency Medical Services Do-Not-Resuscitate Order
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Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST)
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