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Health Care Proxy

The Health Care Proxy is a simple, legal document which allows you to name someone to make healthcare decisions on your behalf if you are unable to make or communicate those decisions.

Download the Harrington HealthCare Proxy
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Every adult, 18 years and old, or their Health Care Agent and Guardian, has the right to be fully informed about their health care to make choices for care that reflect each individual’s care goals, values and priorities.

Download the PDF: Making Health Care Decisions

Read more about health care proxies from Honoring Choices Massachusetts: a consumer focused, nonprofit organization which informs, and empowers adults to make a personal health care plan and connect to the best possible care that honors their values and choices, all through their lives.

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    COVID Policy Update:
    ONE VISITOR ALLOWED

    UMass Memorial Health - Harrington has implemented a ONE VISITOR  POLICY for all Harrington facilities (with the exception of the inpatient behavioral health units in Webster). Patient visitor requests for the behavioral health units will be accommodated where appropriate.  
    All patients and visitors are required to wear a surgical or KN95 mask and must observe social distancing guidelines in all public areas and waiting areas.

    Our top priority is to protect you, our patients, communities, and healthcare workers.