WHO Would Make YOUR Medical Decisions? What is a Medical Power of Attorney vs Next of Kin?

Who would make your medical decisions if you are not able to? It depends! Do you have a medical power of attorney? Do you know who your next of kin is? What are the laws in your state? These are all important things to know. In this video, I explain the difference between medical power of attorney and next of kin as well as who legally is considered the decision maker.

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What is a Medical Power of Attorney:
1.) https://guides.sll.texas.gov/powers-o...

2.) https://www.texmed.org/template.aspx?...

Medical Power of Attorney sample document: https://www.hhs.texas.gov/sites/defau...


TIME STAMPS
00:00 Intro
00:53 Medical Power of Attorney
04:12 Next of Kin
07:55 What if there is no one?

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I am A doctor but I am not YOUR doctor. This video is intended for educational purposes and is not a substitution for medical care and consulting with your own physician.  

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