A Standard Document combining a West Virginia medical power of attorney and living will. A medical power of attorney permits an individual to appoint a representative to make health care decisions for the individual if the individual becomes incapacitated. A living will (also referred to as an advance health care directive) states the principal's desires regarding the withholding or withdrawing of life-prolonging medical intervention. An individual may execute a medical power of attorney, a living will, or a combined medical power of attorney and living will. This Standard Document is the combined medical power of attorney and living will and contains integrated notes and drafting tips.