When Does a Medical Power of Attorney Take Effect? | NC

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Q: When does a medical power of attorney take effect, and how does it get used at a hospital or doctor’s office? A: It usually takes effect only when a doctor makes a written finding that the person can no longer make or communicate health care decisions. If the document names a doctor to make that call, that doctor usually does it. If not, the attending doctor can do it. Once that happens, the…