A New York Healthcare Proxy Form is a legal document that allows an individual to appoint a representative to make decisions regarding their healthcare in the event that they become incapacitated. This form enables the individual to give their chosen representative the legal authority to make decisions regarding their medical treatments, medications, and other healthcare decisions. The form is also known as a Medical Power of Attorney or Advance Directive in New York. There are two types of New York Healthcare Proxy Form: the Standard Healthcare Proxy Form and the Statutory Short Form Healthcare Proxy Form. The Standard Healthcare Proxy Form allows the individual to name a healthcare agent and provide specific instructions regarding their care, while the Statutory Short Form Healthcare Proxy Form is a simplified version of the form that does not require the individual to provide detailed instructions. Both forms must be completed in the presence of two witnesses or a notary public, and must be signed by both the individual and their healthcare agent. The form must also be kept on file with the individual's medical records.