Patient with Dementia, Extended Family Want Power of Attorney

setting: general psychiatry outpatient This is a potentially hairy case that has been scheduled but not yet seen: Person married into the family (which I'll refer to as "person" from now on) claimed to be the caretaker of patient with dementia. Person claimed patient has no close family as the spouse and children of patient all passed away. Person is seeking to be power of attorney for patient. Person is seeking to change will of patient as people named in will all deceased. Psychiatrist... Read more
Source: Student Doctor Network - Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Tags: Psychiatry Source Type: forums