The Council of Europe (EC) has published policy and practice guidelines for health and care professionals about medical treatment and end-of-life care. Aimed mostly at professionals, it’s of interest to patients (and anyone who might end up a patient one day).
A Health & Welfare Power of Attorney gives you the legal right to nominate someone to represent your choices around care and medical treatment if you’re no longer able to make decisions.
A Property & Financial Power of Attorney allows you to nominate someone to act on your behalf when you no longer can.