How does a power attorney work in or out of the hospital?
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How does a power attorney work in or out of the hospital?
Asked on June 21, 2013 under Estate Planning, Louisiana
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MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
A power of attorney allows you to choose whom you want to act in your place on contracts, bills, major life decisions. In terms of the hospital, it can be related to specific medical care issues so there won't be HIPAA violations but in terms of life support and such, a medical directive would also be advisable to have.
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