How to appoint a health care proxy in New York for someone in Herkimer County Correctional
A New York health care proxy lets your loved one name someone they trust—called a "health care agent"—to make medical decisions if they become unable to make those decisions themselves. For someone at Herkimer County Correctional, having this paperwork ready removes a lot of uncertainty. It makes clear who doctors should turn to if a serious medical situation arises and your loved one can't speak for themselves.
