Health care power of attorney and living will: Important lecture in Hahnbach!

Health care power of attorney and living will: Important lecture in Hahnbach!

On Monday, September 29, 2025, there will be a lecture in Hahnbach on the important topic of health care power of attorney and living will. The speaker, Arthur Schriml, will explain some central aspects of these documents from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the multi-purpose room of the elementary and middle school at Max-Prechtl-Straße 9. Participation costs five euros, which must be paid on site. Those interested have the opportunity to register online at www.vhs-as.de to register, or to contact the Hahnbach market administration directly. Elisabeth Lederer (Tel.: 09664/913417) and Jürgen Weiß (Tel.: 09664/913418) are the contact persons. You can also register by email ordnungsamt@hahnbach.de possible.

The event aims to raise awareness of the need for such medical and legal precautionary measures. Unfortunately, emergency situations in which you are no longer able to make decisions can occur at any time. Be it due to an accident, a serious illness or dementia – in an emergency, relatives need to know what personal ideas and wishes the person affected has.

Importance of health care power of attorney and living will

The Apotheken Umschau points out that every adult aged 18 and over should deal with the topic. Important documents include powers of attorney, living will and organ donor card. A legally binding living will should specify which medical treatments are desired in case of doubt. Communication with relatives and possible carers plays a crucial role in avoiding misunderstandings.

Verena Querling from the North Rhine-Westphalia Consumer Center recommends including several people you trust in the power of attorney and clearly defining your wishes for medical treatment. A well-formulated power of attorney can also avoid the need for legal care in an emergency and strengthen the right to self-determination. The Federal Center for Health Education also emphasizes that a power of attorney allows a person to regulate the legal, financial and health matters of the person concerned.

Regulations and recommendations

Important areas that should be specified in a power of attorney are health and need for care, whereabouts and representation before authorities and in court. In order to avoid abuse, it is advisable to divide responsibility among several people and to make clear rules for decisions. A separate document can also help specify which wishes and regulations must be observed for the authorized person.

The documents should be kept in an emergency folder that is known to the relatives. An information card in your wallet can also indicate that important documents such as the living will and power of attorney exist. These measures ensure that the wishes of those affected are preserved even in an emergency.

In summary, it can be said that the event in Hahnbach is a valuable opportunity to find out about these essential precautionary measures and to clearly formulate your own wishes.