MEDICAL EMERGENCIES
Why Hospitals Might Refuse to Speak to You Without This One Form
The critical importance of having a notarized Medical Power of Attorney
for hospital communication and emergency situations
Imagine this scenario:
"You're rushing to the hospital after receiving a call that your loved
one has been admitted in an emergency. Your heart is racing, your mind
is filled with worry, and you need answers. But when you arrive and
ask to speak with the doctor, you're told: 'We can't share any
information with you.'"
This heartbreaking scenario happens every single day across America. And
no — love, relationship, or even sharing the same last name doesn't
change that reality.
What Hospitals Actually Need
What hospitals need is simple but absolutely critical:
a notarized Medical Power of Attorney (POA).
This single form gives you the legal permission to:
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Speak with doctors
Get direct access to medical professionals and receive updates
about your loved one's condition
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Make treatment decisions
Have the authority to approve or decline medical treatments when
your loved one cannot
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Access medical records
Review medical history, test results, and treatment plans to
make informed decisions
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Advocate for your loved one
Ensure their wishes are respected when they can't speak for
themselves
Why HIPAA Laws Create This Barrier
Without a Medical Power of Attorney, even spouses and adult children can
be left completely in the dark. HIPAA laws are strict — and for good
reason. These privacy protections exist to safeguard patient
information, but that protection can feel like an impenetrable wall when
a medical emergency hits.
Real Client Story
"One of my clients was caring for her mother when she fell
unconscious. At the ER, she was blocked from even hearing the
diagnosis. No POA. No exceptions."
— leumaS Mobile & Electronic Notary Services
It's heartbreaking. But it's also totally preventable.
The Solution: Proper Notarization
A Medical POA — when properly signed and notarized — ensures your voice
can be heard when it matters most. And trust me, the hospital isn't
going to wait for a lawyer or a court order during a medical emergency.
Critical Requirements for Virginia
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Must be properly notarized
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All parties must be present during signing
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Valid government-issued ID required
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Document must meet Virginia state requirements
Who Needs a Medical Power of Attorney?
For Parents
Ensure your adult children can make medical decisions if you become
incapacitated
- • Emergency room situations
- • Surgery decisions
- • Long-term care planning
For College Students
Allow parents to access medical information and make decisions
during emergencies
- • Campus medical emergencies
- • Mental health treatment
- • Insurance coordination
For Spouses
Ensure your spouse can make medical decisions even though you're
married
- • Hospital communication
- • Treatment authorization
- • End-of-life decisions
For Caregivers
Give trusted friends or family legal authority to act on your behalf
- • Chronic illness management
- • Disability support
- • Aging in place
How leumaS Mobile Notary Can Help
At leumaS Mobile & Electronic Notary Services, LLC, we help families
prepare for the "what-ifs" with mobile and remote notarizations tailored
to real life. Whether you need a Medical POA for a parent, spouse, or
college-bound child, we've got you covered — with clarity, care, and
convenience.
Our Mobile Notary Services Include:
In-Home Visits
We come to your home for convenient, private notarization
Hospital & Nursing Home Visits
Emergency notarization at medical facilities
Remote Online Notarization
Secure video notarization from anywhere in Virginia
Same-Day Service
Emergency appointments available 7 days a week
Don't Wait for an Emergency
The time to prepare is now, before you need it. A Medical Power of
Attorney is one of those documents you hope you'll never need, but when
you do need it, you need it immediately. Don't let your family face the
additional stress of being shut out during a medical crisis.
Ready to Protect Your Family?
Don't wait for an emergency. Get your Medical Power of Attorney
properly notarized today with leumaS Mobile & Electronic Notary
Services.
Serving Richmond, Chesterfield, Henrico, Petersburg, Colonial Heights,
and all of Virginia