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durable power of attorney

durable power of attorney A durable power of attorney is described here as a type of advance care plan used in end-of-life planning.

A durable power of attorney is described here as a type of advance care plan used in end-of-life planning. In this context, it relates to having another person represent a patient’s wishes and make medical decisions on the patient’s behalf.

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Drafting source: Kurita Keiko; Lachs Mark S; Adelman Ronald D; Siegler Eugenia L; Reid M Cary; Prigerson Holly G. Mild cognitive dysfunction of caregivers and its association with care recipients’ end-of-life plans and preferences. 2018; DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0196147; article XML SHA-256 b15abd24ff83c1c55e762dc95cf7a60834642f472afe38f22735e12099f31479. “Mild cognitive dysfunction of caregivers and its association with care recipients’ end-of-life plans and preferences” (10.1371/journal.pone.0196147).
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