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Must my ACP Nominated Healthcare Spokesperson (NHS) be my Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) Donee?

Updated by AIC

Your ACP NHS can be different from your LPA Donee. Nevertheless, it is encouraged that both your ACP NHS and LPA Donee are the same person because this arrangement would reduce conflict in making healthcare decisions on your behalf.

Additional notes:

  • LPA grants Donee(s) legal rights to decide on your behalf when you no longer have mental capacity to do so.

  • LPA does not tell Donee your preferences for your Personal Welfare matters, eg where and who to live with, your daily lifestyle and healthcare preferences.

  • Whereas ACP informs Donee what you had planned/ preferred for personal welfare.

  • By appointing the same person as ACP’s NHS/ LPA’s Donee, he/ she has the legal right and can decide based on your NOK’s preferences.

Please click here for frequently asked questions (FAQs) about ACP.

Topics:

Caregiving SupportAdvance Care Planning (ACP)

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