Health Care Proxy (NY) | Practical Law
A Standard Document that allows an individual residing in New York to authorize an agent, known as a health care agent, to make health care decisions on the individual's behalf. The document may include personal instructions regarding particular health care treatments, including directives regarding life-sustaining treatments or end-of-life care. This resource also contains links to a Practice Note regarding health care directives in New York, which counsel should consult when preparing this Standard Document. This Standard Document contains integrated notes and drafting tips.