A health care proxy is someone you appoint to make medical decisions and give informed consent on your behalf in the event you lose the ability to do so.

The New York State Department of Health website provides information, legal forms, and instructions for appointing a health care proxy in New York State.

You can get a copy of the New York State Health Care Proxy Form in multiple languages online.

Learn more and download the New York State Health Care Proxy Form.

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