True, that is a document that is left to a person over 18 years old, who may be a family member or not, that person may be able to make decisions for the patient if he or she loses the ability to make decisions for themselves. When designating a healthcare agent, you can make sure that the medical professionals respect the patient´s wishes. The agent can also decide how wishes can be applied as the illness changes. Hospitals, doctors and others medical professionals must follow the decisions of the health agent if they were the patient´s