People can get into situations where they can´t make decisions for themselves as a result of illness or accidents.

Who regulates your affairs when you can no longer do it yourself? This is a very important question. Being into such situations is completely independent of age. Unfortunately, it can happen at any age that a health care proxy is needed and/or patient's prescription, so be prepared and deal with the Issue.

Patient order means that only the agents referred to in the patient's order may decide which examinations of their health status, curative treatments or medical procedures in the event of the patient being unable to consent or not allowed to take place. In doing so, the agents must observe the wishes of the patient in writing in the patient's order when deciding on treatment.

Important! – You have to issue the available as long as you are physically healthy and in possession of your full mental health, that is, capable of giving consent; only then will it be legally effective.

Pension authority, patient and care order
The patient's order regulates which medical treatments you want and which you don't. This injunction only comes into force provided that you can no longer express your will in the event of a serious illness or after an accident.

Such an order must be recorded with date in writing. It must be signed by you and is binding for doctors. It is advisable to consult with your doctor. Inform one or more persons of trust about your wishes, if possible. A copy can be deposited with the doctor or a trusted adult. If one is unsure about the formulations or pronouncing family circumstances, one can also have a fee-based assessment made by the notary.

Numerous portals have digital sample forms as well as information brochures. There is also information at municipal institutions or social associations.

With a health care proxy, you authorize a person on your behalf to enter into contracts and make decisions for you. The prerequisite for this is that you are no longer able to do so. You should trust that person.

The prerequisite for this is that you are no longer able to do so.
The contents of this authorization can be:

• Financial matters
• A residential care
• Implementation of a patient's order
• Other things in daily life

A health care proxy must be in writing and signed by you. Certification by a notary makes sense. It becomes contidaciably necessary when buying or selling residential property or land. The person of you trust should reside in your area. Because regular contact can be necessary to doctors, caregivers, or the banks. A health care proxy may be revoked at any time. No authority exists and you can´t make decisions, the Court decides on the appointment of a legal guardian.

With a support available, you suggest the Court who will be your legal representative. The requirement is that you can make decisions more and there is no health care proxy. The Court shall examine the request and uses for legal matters the maintainer for yourself can make no decisions. This order should be in writing and signed by you.