Power of attorney is legal authorization for one individual to act on behalf of another. The two primary types of power of attorney are financial and medical. In the former case, an individual can make monetary decisions on behalf of another person, and in the latter, they can make medical decisions. Power of attorney usually kicks in when an individual is indisposed and cannot make decisions for themselves. In My Sister’s Keeper, Judge DeSalvo grants Campbell medical power of attorney over Anna after she’s granted medical emancipation. As a result, when Anna is declared brain-dead after their car accident, Campbell is able to consent to her kidney being donated to Kate.
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Power of Attorney Term Timeline in My Sister’s Keeper
The timeline below shows where the term Power of Attorney appears in My Sister’s Keeper. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
52. Thursday: Campbell
...asking. With that, he grants Anna medical emancipation and asks Campbell to be her medical power of attorney , which Campbell happily accepts. As court adjourns, Anna finds herself faced with her parents,...
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