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Access To A Loved One’s Healthcare Information And Lasting Power Of Attorney
Our policy
The Government has set up an online system that allows people to generate access codes for a registered Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), instead of having to provide the registered document. However, some organisations, such as Holbrook Surgery, still require the registered paper document or a certified copy.
To provide some clarification:
If the patient can still make their own decisions
They can give consent for a relative or trusted person to make appointments, discuss their medical care and test results, and receive information relating to their healthcare. Holbrook Surgery has a consent form available at reception.
If the patient no longer has the mental capacity to make the relevant decisions
An attorney may be able to act under a registered Health and Welfare LPA. To record an LPA at Holbrook Surgery, a paper copy of the registered LPA should be taken to reception so that it can be checked and added to the patient’s record.