Advance Directives
Michigan
CurrentMichigan Patient Advocate Designation (Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care)
Medical Power of Attorney / Healthcare Decision-Maker
Michigan's term for a durable power of attorney for health care. Names a patient advocate to make medical decisions. Michigan has no single required statutory form.
Witness: YesNotarization: NoClinician signature: NoLanguage: English
Official source: State of Michigan
Last verified: 7/30/2026
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