A Power of Attorney (POA) for healthcare, also known as a Medical Power of Attorney or Healthcare Proxy, is a legal document that allows a trusted individual (agent) to make healthcare decisions on behalf of another person (the principal) if they become incapacitated and unable to do so themselves.
When creating a profile on Carelancer, a Health Care POA enables the Primary Account Holder to:
Legal Requirements:
The requirements for a Health Care POA vary by state or province and must comply with local laws.
If you do not have a Medical POA, you will need to choose an alternative method to set up a new profile, such as obtaining direct consent from the care seeker through the platform.
For more details, refer to our comprehensive article on Power of Attorney here:
Power of Attorney – Carelancer