Arizona Laws 36-3222. Health care power of attorney; amendments
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An amendment to a health care power of attorney shall meet the requirements of section 36-3221, subsection A, paragraphs 2 and 3 unless the amendment is only made to indicate an agent‘s change of address or telephone number.
Terms Used In Arizona Laws 36-3222
- Agent: means an adult who has the authority to make health care treatment decisions for another person, referred to as the principal, pursuant to a health care power of attorney. See Arizona Laws 36-3201
- Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
- Power of attorney: A written instrument which authorizes one person to act as another's agent or attorney. The power of attorney may be for a definite, specific act, or it may be general in nature. The terms of the written power of attorney may specify when it will expire. If not, the power of attorney usually expires when the person granting it dies. Source: OCC