Power of attorney over health
If one child has power of attorney over my Mom’s health, what are her responsibilities keeping the rest of the family in the loop. Including doctor appointments and treatment. (Cancer) I live out of town and can’t get any information about my Mom’s visits to the doctor.
Re: Power of attorney over health
Since you said “what are her responsibilities” I’ll take it that your sister has power of attorney. Power of attorney doesn’t create an obligation for your sister to act in and of itself. The power of the document is that it gives your sister authoirty to act on behalf of your mother in whatever ways are described in the document. That is why she is able to obtain medical information because she is acting on behalf of your mother. This does not mean that she is required to act, but only that she is authorized to act.
Jennifer Greene
Greene & Taylor LLC
2921 Lemay Ferry Road
St. Louis, MO 63125
Re: Power of attorney over health
The holder of a POA-HC has no responsibility to any other member of the family to keep them informed of anything. It may be your mother’s wishes that you not be informed. Depending on the state of your mother’s health, you may want to talk to your mother directly. Frankly, I’m not sure why you think you are entitled to information about your Mom’s doctors visits or what purpose is served by giving you this information.
Sue Roberts-Kurpis, Esq.
Law Office of Sue Roberts-Kurpis
3845 West 58th Place
Chicago, IL 60629