More than a quick bitch, but less than a rant.
Was at the surgery center 30 minutes ahead of time. I couldn't find the PR's Power of Attorney to me, but figured, no biggie, she can just re-sign the forms I signed for her. NOOOOOOOOOOO. They needed the PoA because she is developmentally delayed and they wouldn't let her sign, but I had no proof that I could sign for her, since she is an adult. A PoA is used primarily for legal purposes when the person cannot sign documents (out of town, comatose, senile, etc.)
Quick run back to the house, searched, no PoA in the fire safety box. Back to the surgery center. They suggested calling the notary public who did the form (about 6 years ago). Not open. Suggestion - why don't I go to the Notary and get a new PoA while she stays at the center? Because she needs to authorize it, otherwise I could say Donald Trump or Barak Obama gave me PoA to manage their affairs.
Take her to the Notary and spend another $125 for a new PoA. Bear in mind that she had to shower twice with antibacterial soap, wear clean clothes to bed and the center and sleep on freshly laundered sheets. But I can take her to Walmart to get the document?
Mission accomplished and surgery done. Lesson - make damn sure all her doctors have the PoA.
Actually, this was a rant.