A Standard Document durable power of attorney for health care, which is a type of advance health care directive that allows an individual residing in Rhode Island to authorize an agent to make health care decisions on the individual's behalf, receive health care information on the individual's behalf, or both. The individual may provide the agent with personal instructions that express preferences regarding specific health care treatments, including directives regarding life-sustaining treatments or end-of-life care. This Standard Document contains integrated notes and drafting tips.