[Central_Floridian]

You shouldn't have to do that with your spouse.

[JoeBobJr]

I'm not sure what you mean by your comment. The whole point of the health care power of attorney is that you give the power to a person you trust to make the decision for you when you can't. (Usually the spouse for a married couple, but it doesn't have to be the spouse. She could have given one of her parents power of attorney as well.)