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That person is called a surrogate decision-maker or health-care proxy.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 28, 2022
List the name and contact information for your durable medical power of attorney or health-care proxy.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 5, 2022
When the legal battle surrounding Sumner Redstone had its last substantive turn in court, the media mogul’s longtime companion was arguing he was mentally incompetent when he evicted her and removed her as his health-care proxy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2016
In conjunction with a power of attorney, you should have a health-care proxy that states your medical wishes.
From Time Magazine Archive
Start by having a frank conversation about treatment options, and designate someone as a health-care proxy to make sure those plans are carried out.
From Time Magazine Archive
