A health care agent has, in addition to the powers set forth in the health care power of attorney, the following specific powers to: (1) have access to the principal's medical records and information to the same extent that the principal would have access, including the right to disclose the contents to others; (2) contract on the principal's behalf for placement in a health care or nursing care facility or for health care related services, without the agent incurring personal financial liability for the contract; (3) hire and fire medical, social service, and other support personnel responsible for the principal's care; (4) have the same health care facility or nursing care facility visitation rights and privileges of the principal as are permitted to immediate family members or spouses.
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