The Georgia Power of Attorney document is a legally recognized form that allows a person to convey legal responsibility to another person whom they trust to make important decisions on their behalf. A power of attorney comes in many different forms. This document can be used to appoint someone to make critical life decisions, to care for one's children, and even to prepare another's taxes. In Georgia, power of attorney documents concerning healthcare decisions are covered under Chapter 31 of the Georgia Revised Statutes. These statutes require all power of attorney agreements must be in writing and signed by the individual who is conveying responsibility (known as the Principal). Additionally, these statutes require the Principal to obtain witnessing signatures from at least two competent, adult witnesses. Georgia law specifies that if a physician is unwilling or unable to abide by the Agent's decisions (the individual who the Principal appointed to make these important decisions), he or she must immediately transfer the Principal into the care of another doctor, and continue to provide care until the transfer has occurred. These statutes also provide protections for the doctor should he or she be concerned about following the Agent's decisions. Georgia provides protection for doctors from civil, criminal, or professional liability solely from following the wishes of the Agent.