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64298-3

Clinical

Power of attorney

Definition

A power of attorney or POA is a legal document which authorizes someone to act on behalf of someone else. The person granting the power of attorney is known as the principal, granter, or donor, while the person authorized to act is called an agent, attorney-in-fact, or attorney. There are many different types of POAs, and each can be further customized to suit the requirements of the granter. In short, it all depends on the content of the contract. Power of attorney documents in LOINC represent a medical or durable power of attorney.

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

Power of attorney

Property

Find

Time Aspect

Pt

System

{Setting}

Scale Type

Doc

Method Type

Patient

Details

Class

DOC.ONTOLOGY

Order/Observation

Both

Short Name

Power of attorney

Related Names

DOC.ONTDocumentFindingFindingsPoint in timeRandom

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 64298-3?

LOINC code 64298-3 identifies "Power of attorney". A power of attorney or POA is a legal document which authorizes someone to act on behalf of someone else. The person granting the power of attorney is known as the principal, granter, or donor, while the person authorized to act is called an agent, attorney-in-fact, or attorney. There are many different types of POAs, and each can be further customized to suit the requirements of the granter. In short, it all depends on the content of the contract. Power of attorney documents in LOINC represent a medical or durable power of attorney.

What does 64298-3 measure?

This code measures Power of attorney in {Setting}. It belongs to the DOC.ONTOLOGY class in the LOINC classification.

What is LOINC?

LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.