The Mental Health Power of Attorney allows you to designate another person (your "Agent") to make mental health care decisions for you. You can also state preferences so your agent knows how best to fulfill your wishes. If you wish to simply state your preferences for your mental health care treatment or want to state your preferences as well as designate an agent, use the Mental Health Declaration and Power of Attorney form. This document is based on recently passed laws in Pennsylvania which has specifically defined a subset of powers of attorney that address mental health. As such, it is only officially recognized in Pennsylvania. In other states, it may still be used as a way to make sure your wishes are documented and will give you a better chance that your wishes are followed in the event that you are determined incapable. |