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Who makes medical decisions if there is no power of attorney in Georgia?
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This is the order of who makes medical decisions if there is no power of attorney in Georgia:
The courts will prioritize the people who can make decisions in that order.
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If you are incapacitated, medical decisions are generally made by a designated healthcare directive or Power of Attorney.
This person is chosen by you in advance through a legal document called a:
If you haven’t chosen a directive, the responsibility usually falls to your closest family member, following a predetermined hierarchy of relationships.
They will work with your healthcare team to make decisions in your best interest.
In Georgia State Law, a patient is considered incapacitated if they are unable to make medical decisions due to a mental or physical condition.
This means they can’t understand the nature and consequences of treatment options or communicate their choices effectively.
When someone is in this state, designated decision-makers, like a healthcare directive or Power of Attorney, step in to make decisions on their behalf.
If you want a power of attorney in Georgia, you can download it here.
Once you have the papers, you can follow the steps below:
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A Medical Power of Attorney is a legal paper that lets you choose someone to make healthcare choices for you if you can’t.
This person, called your agent or proxy, talks to doctors and makes sure your medical care matches what you want.
It’s an important part of planning for your future health.
To get an Advance Directive in Georgia:
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An advance directive is a legal paper where you can say what you want for your medical care if you are incapacitated later.
You can say if you want certain treatments or not, like life support or giving your organs.
This helps doctors and your family know what to do if you can’t say it yourself.
It’s important to talk about this with your family and doctors so they know what you want.
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