Medical Malpractice Attorneys and Lawyers

Can a agent of a medical power of attorney,control that persons personal life,?

Controling who they visit ,by restraining order against the home of that person.Even when person is not incompetent,and is only physically impaired do to traffic accident a year ago..They share a house and it seam that they are being kept in home against their will.What can be done?Whom do I call to report this abuse of power. If there is a second person on the P.O.A ,Can that person step up and take over,since abuse of power is evident?

Public Comments

1. no i do not think so
2. If the person is competent, they have the right to "REVOKE" the power of attorney simply by completing a new power of attorney. As for the way you worded your question, someone who has "ONLY" medical power of attorney; they can only restrain you "IF" there is justifiable evidence that your actions pose a health risk.
3. Just call your the local police and tell them you would like to talk to someone because you believe that someone you know is being confined against their will. They will probably transfer you to either a detective or high ranking officer who may ask you to come in and give more detail and/or file a report. If that goes no where then google human rights advocates or advocacy (and your city or state name) to find someone who can help. If that doesn't help then email me mjefferson96@yahoo.com and I will help you find the right course of action.
4. Powers of attorney are very important documents and should be used only as a neccesity and with great caution. A durable power of attorney is when people are incapacitated and incompetent. Other specific powers of attorney state the specific reason for this POA. Your posting isnt quite specific, but you have to see the actual POA to see if it is specific to a specific duty or if it is a general POA, which includes pretty much everything, like the persons financials, court appearances or other things. BUT they can be challenged if you feel there is an abuse of power. The first thing you have to do is talk to this person granting the POA and see if they realize what is going on. Maybe they are in agreement with what is being done, maybe not. And it is their answer that will determine what or how you approach this. If they are not in agreement, there is a form to invalidate the existing POA. I am sorry, but right now I cannot remember the name of it. But POA's can be revoked, stopped and deemed no longer valid. Its not like its forever. But since they are competent, it will be their call, not yours.