This may also be called a Medical Power of Attorney. This legal document allows you to designate someone to make medical decisions for you if you are unable to do so yourself. The person you designate is your healthcare agent or proxy. You should carefully consider the person that you designate for this duty. Once you designate this person, you need to make certain that he / she will feel comfortable upholding your wishes. This document pertains only to medical decisions, DOES NOT allow the person to make financial transactions for you. You may want to discuss your medical wishes with your physician and family. You should consider many things when making these decisions. Your prognosis, importance of independence, self -sufficiency, and your religious views are things to consider when making this decision.