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A Florida medical  power of attorney allows individuals to transfer their legal authority over financial and other matters to another person. This appointed person, also known as the agent, can then act on behalf of the individual, who is referred to as the principal. This form is commonly used when an individual knows they will be away or wants to plan for a situation they cannot decide.

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A Florida medical  power of attorney allows individuals to transfer their legal authority over financial and other matters to another person. This appointed person, also known as the agent, can then act on behalf of the individual, who is referred to as the principal. This form is commonly used when an individual knows they will be away or wants to plan for a situation they cannot decide.

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The Florida Medical Power of Attorney/ Designation of Health Care Surrogate form lets an individual (the principal) to designate another person (the surrogate) to make decisions in the event of their incapacity.

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Statute: Florida Statutes – Chapter 709, Health Care Advance Directives – Chapter 765

Revocation/Amendment 

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Once you have been assigned a medical power of attorney, it will remain in effect until you decide to revoke it. If you can make decisions, you have the authority to change or withdraw your medical power of attorney at any time. If your spouse is currently serving as your healthcare surrogate, their powers will be automatically revoked in the event of a divorce.

Source: § 765.104

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