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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]They are insane. Next of kin gets talked to if the patient is incapacitated. Unless your kid got married without telling you, that's you [/quote] No they don't. HIPPA laws and privacy. You won't be consulted for treatment for an adult without the POA.[/quote] Not if a patient is incapacitated (OP's scenerio) "In cases where the individual is incapacitated, a covered entity may share the individual’s information with the family member or other person if the covered entity determines, based on professional judgment, that the disclosure is in the best interest of the individual." https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/faq/2069/under-hipaa-when-can-a-family-member/index.html[/quote] Why would a family leave this decision to an unknown future doctor when they could have the legal authority all buttoned up and ready to go?[/quote] Because nearest relatives making decisions is standard when a patient is unable to make decisions for themselves. [b]Do you have a POA for your spouse? Do your kids have POAs for you and your spouse in case you're both in a car accident? [/b][/quote] Yes, my DD signed one after she turned 18. I have a healthcare POA (called a Healthcare Proxy in my state) for my spouse and vice versa. I served as healthcare POA for my mom and husband. I have had to make life or death decisions for both of them and I'm glad I could assist them in reaching a good outcome - i.e. not dead. I will name my DD as secondary PUA after my husband. It can be revoked at any time and does not give you permission to randomly nose in on someone's private healthcare information - it is invoked only in an emergency when patients are unable to make decisions. [/quote]
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