1. The "I Googled My Symptoms" Type
If your first stop for a medical crisis is WebMD, you definitely need a surrogate. Because if you’re unconscious, someone has to overrule your cousin who thinks essential oils can fix internal bleeding.
Aug 5, 2025
5 min read
You never think about it until it’s too late—like a smoke alarm going off during your shower or your Aunt Peggy showing up uninvited. A Health Care Surrogate is someone you choose to make medical decisions for you if you can't. Sounds serious? That’s because it is. But let’s lighten the mood and see if you (or someone you love) made the list:
If your first stop for a medical crisis is WebMD, you definitely need a surrogate. Because if you’re unconscious, someone has to overrule your cousin who thinks essential oils can fix internal bleeding.
You're running on caffeine, goldfish crackers, and sheer willpower. If something happens to you, someone needs to step up—and we mean someone you trust, not the in-laws who think screen time causes polio.
If you live part-time in Florida and part-time up north, don’t assume your healthcare wishes can migrate like you do. Set up a surrogate who understands your wishes and knows where your medical records are... or at least your Medicare card.
You’re young, healthy, and still use slang we don’t understand—but if you land in the ER after a jet ski accident, Mom can’t just walk in and start making decisions unless you legally gave her that power. (Yes, even if she still does your laundry.)
If you’ve already planned for what happens after you die, don’t skip the part about what happens if you’re alive but unable to speak. That’s like installing a top-of-the-line security system… and leaving the back door wide open.
Let Attorney Dan Blougouras help you check it off your list—with a quick, free consultation that might just save your family from chaos (and a few awkward Thanksgiving dinners).
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