Medical Power of Attorney

A medical power of attorney is a legal document that allows an individual (the principal) to appoint another person (the agent) to make health care decisions on their behalf when they are unable to make those decisions themselves. A medical power of attorney can allow the agent to access medical records, consult with doctors, and make health care decisions according to the principal's wishes. A medical power of attorney is not governed by the Nebraska Uniform Power of Attorney Act, but instead must comply with the requirements of section Nebraska Revised Statute § 30-3404. It can be included in a durable power of attorney or created as a stand-alone document. The medical power of attorney remains in effect even if the principal becomes incapacitated, unless it is revoked. It can only be revoked by a written document expressly stating revocation.