Power of Attorney for Health Care
(OH)

Summary

This template is a health care power of attorney for use in Ohio. Use this template to appoint an agent to make decisions regarding the principal's health care in the event that the principal becomes incapacitated and unable to make the decisions for himself or herself. This template includes practical guidance, drafting notes, and alternate and optional clauses. A power of attorney for health care must substantially comply with Ohio Rev. Code § 1337.12. For a living will declaration in Ohio, see Living Will (OH). For a power of attorney for property in Ohio, see Power of Attorney for Property (Durable, General) (OH). For a discussion of powers of attorney for health care, see Living Wills and Health Care Powers of Attorney (OH).