I should add that the memory clinic are now happy to speak to me and don't need to see mum any more. We have made a couple of medication changes based on info that I relate, never been asked for any authorisation in writing. At GP getting past the 'guards' on reception can be an issue sometimes,but doctors themselves are very helpful, happy to speak on phone etc and try to avoid actually physically involving mum most times now,even for UTI,they accepted me taking a specimen and prescribed accordingly.