Ohio · Standard edition

Ohio Medical Power of Attorney Template

Create a Ohio medical power of attorney online to name a healthcare agent. The Standard document covers the agent's authority, when it begins, the decision standard, life-sustaining treatment instructions, a HIPAA authorization, revocation, and Ohio witness and notary requirements.

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Ohio rules built into this template

  • Signing: This document must be signed and dated by the Principal and either witnessed by two adults or acknowledged before a notary public. Relatives by blood, marriage, or adoption, the Agent, the Principal's attending physician, and the administrator of a nursing home where the Principal receives care may not be witnesses (Ohio Rev. Code § 1337.12).
  • Ohio requires a printed form of durable power of attorney for health care to include a statutory notice to the Principal (Ohio Rev. Code § 1337.17); review the Ohio form and notice before signing.

What the Medical Power of Attorney includes

  1. Appointment of Agent
  2. Authority of Agent
  3. When Authority Begins
  4. Standard for Decisions
  5. Life-Sustaining Treatment and Special Instructions
  6. HIPAA Authorization
  7. Limitations
  8. Duration and Revocation
  9. Reliance and Liability
  10. Execution
  11. State-Specific Information
  12. Governing Law

Frequently asked questions

Who can witness a medical power of attorney in Ohio?
This document must be signed and dated by the Principal and either witnessed by two adults or acknowledged before a notary public. Relatives by blood, marriage, or adoption, the Agent, the Principal's attending physician, and the administrator of a nursing home where the Principal receives care may not be witnesses (Ohio Rev. Code § 1337.12).
Can my healthcare agent see my medical records in Ohio?
Yes, if you include the HIPAA authorization. The Standard document can name your agent as your personal representative under HIPAA so providers can share your health information with them.
What is the difference between the Standard and Professional Medical Power of Attorney?
The Standard edition is a complete, state-aware Medical Power of Attorney for common situations. The Professional edition adds longer clause coverage, schedules, and optional modules for more complex matters. You can preview either edition free before you pay.

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