Statute – General Principles: “The health care powers that may be delegated to an agent include, without limitation, all powers an individual may have to be informed about and to consent to or refuse or withdraw any type of health care for the individual and all powers a parent may have to control or consent to health care for a minor child.” (755 ILCS 45/4-3)

Definition – “Patient” means the principal or, if the agency governs health care for a minor child of the principal, then the child (755 ILCS 45/4-4(e)).

Signing Requirements – Acknowledgment of at least one (1) witness.