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Washington D.C. Medical Power of Attorney Form

A Washington D.C. medical power of attorney allows a patient to seek someone else ("attorney-in-fact") to make health care decisions on their behalf if they can't do so for themselves. This is often brought upon due to incapacitation resulting from Alzheimer's disease, dementia, stroke, or any other mind-altering condition.
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Updated April 22, 2025

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“Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare” Definition

A “durable power of attorney for healthcare” is a legally enforceable document that creates a power of attorney for health care decisions. It is effective upon and only during the incapacitation of the principal.[2]

Is There a Statutory Form? 

Yes — Washington D.C. has a statutory form that may be used.[3]

Sample

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Sources

  1. § 21–2205(c)
  2. § 21–2202(3)
  3. § 21–2207