This free handbook offers guidance to individuals faced with the task of making medical decisions as someone’s proxy or agent, regardless of whether they are appointed agent, guardian, or a family member who has stepped into the role by default.

This guide provides job descriptions for the agents, steps to follow in making health care decisions, tips on how to communicate with health care professionals, guidance on resolving disputes, and advice on dealing with common health care decisions near the end of life.

Special thanks to the ABA Commission on Law and Aging.
Making Medical Decisions for Someone Else: A How-To Guide: Download the PDF