Under no circumstances may the presence or absence of a living will or medical power of attorney be used to deny a person admission to a health care facility.

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Terms Used In West Virginia Code 16-30-23

  • Power of attorney: A written instrument which authorizes one person to act as another's agent or attorney. The power of attorney may be for a definite, specific act, or it may be general in nature. The terms of the written power of attorney may specify when it will expire. If not, the power of attorney usually expires when the person granting it dies. Source: OCC