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West Virginia Medical Power of Attorney Form

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Updated October 17, 2024

A West Virginia medical power of attorney allows a principal to choose a health care representative to make medical decisions on their behalf. The principal can make special limitations or powers to the agent, such as removing breathing or feeding machines if terminally ill. The form only becomes available for use if the principal is incapacitated.

Definition

“Medical power of attorney representative” or “representative” means a person, 18 years of age or older, appointed by another person to make health care decisions pursuant to § 16-30-6 of this code or similar act of another state and recognized as valid under the laws of this state.[2]