What is a proxy decision maker?
What is a proxy decision maker?• If you become incapacitated and you did not previously sign an advance medical directive, a proxy can make some medical decisions for you. • Your physician must first try to locate as many of the following people as possible: your spouse, your parent, your children or grandchildren, and your close friends. These family members and friends select a proxy medical decision-maker for you. Then the proxy has authority to make limited medical treatment decisions for you. • The proxy may not withdraw artificial nourishment or hydration "tube feeding" except under limited circumstances that are specified by statute. Chayet & Danzo, LLC is a boutique elder law, estate planning, and disability firm representing clients throughout Colorado, including the cities of Denver, Aurora, Arvada, Boulder, Vail, Edwards, Aspen, Littleton, Centennial, Castle Rock, Wheat Ridge, Thornton, Westminster, Parker, Highlands Ranch, Cherry Hills, and Longmont, and throughout Denver, Arapahoe, Adams, Boulder, Douglas, Eagle, El Paso, Jefferson, and Summit Counties. |
