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The Arkansas Medical Power of Attorney authorizes an agent to call the shots regarding health care procedures for an individual who has become incapacitated. For this to be achieved, the document must be executed while the principal is still sound of mind. It works as a backup plan if the primary party ever loses their ability to communicate properly. To secure a valid contract, the principal must stipulate who will be receiving the powers and then supply the form with their signature to confirm the transference.

Laws

Statutes – Arkansas Code – Arkansas Healthcare Decisions Act (§ 20-6-101 – 20-6-118)

Definitions – “Durable power of attorney for health care”:

(A) Means a written advance directive that identifies an agent who is authorized to make healthcare decisions on behalf of the principal.
(B) Includes without limitation a document appointing a healthcare proxy executed under § 20-17-202 (§ 20-6-102(4)).

Signing Requirements – Must be signed by the principal in the presence of a notary public or two (2) witnesses (§ 20-6-103(c)(1)).

Revocation – § 20-6-104