Agent, Eligibility
Any competent adult or entity may be nominated to serve as the primary agent or the alternate agent under a power of attorney.
 

As of January 29, 2007, a selected health care agent may not be the principal's attending physician, health care provider, or the owner, operator, or employee of a health care provider in which the principal is receiving health care services. An exception to this rule is made for those who are related to the principal by blood or marriage.

See: Agent, Eligibility; Powers, Scope; Agent, Role and Duties; Agents Compared With Guardians