HIPAA Power of Attorney

A power of attorney (POA) allows someone an individual designates (the person designated is known as the "agent" or "attorney-in-fact") to make decisions for him or her if he or she becomes incapacitated. This document is sometimes referred to as a healthcare proxy. A HIPAA power of attorney, is an agent the patient appoints, who then, by the terms of the power of attorney, may act to make [...]