Can A Power Of Attorney Look At Medical Records?

A power of attorney for healthcare, also known as a healthcare proxy, can indeed access and look at your medical records. Given that they have the authority to make informed decisions regarding your healthcare and treatment, being able to do these sorts of tasks comes with the territory. True as this is, however, the overall scope of their specific power depends on the terms in your power of attorney documentation, as well as other relevant privacy laws, such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).