A Parent's need for a Designation of Patient Advocate for their college student
There's one more thing to do before your child goes to college.

Once your child reaches the “age of majority, (usually 18), they have, as far as the law is concerned, become an adult. This means that information regarding their health, finances, and education will not be disclosed to anyone without their written consent. This should concern you if you have an 18-year-old going off to college this fall.
With a healthcare POA—called a Designation of Patient Advocate in Michigan, (this document goes by different names depending on your state), one person (called the "patient") gives another person (called the "patient advocate") the power to make medical treatment decisions, and find out information about their health condition. This may include decisions regarding mental health treatment, physical health treatment, and general health conditions.
A person must be at least 18 years old and of sound mind to create a Designation of Patient Advocate.
Without this document a parent, even a parent paying for their child’s education and covering some or all of their expenses, including medical expenses, may be denied access or information as to their child’s medical conditions, even in life-or-death situations.
Don’t wait, the time to obtain one of these documents is before it is needed.
If you, a friend, or a family member has a child who is turning 18, or is older than 18 and never had a Designation of Patient Advocate prepared, and has a child heading off to school this fall, please have them call our office to discuss this in more detail.
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Melder & Melder, P.C.
2304 East Eleven Mile Road
Royal Oak, Michigan 48067
Telephone: (248)-541-3400
or (800)-LAW-5454
Facsimile: (248)-541-6332
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2304 East Eleven Mile Road
Royal Oak, Michigan 48067
Telephone: (248)-541-3400 or (800)-LAW-5454
Facsimile: (248)-541-6332
