Re: Federal Law????

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Hi Gail I live in Australia and here you can get an enduring power of attorney I think that is what it is called my sister went to a solicitor and as she split up with her husband had it changed so that my mum can make decisions for her if she is unable to she also has her listed as her next of kin at the hospital so any medical decisions they run by mum first. When I was first ill and I had needed a procedure they got my husbands permission. I would ask your solicitor or attorney about it. Hope that helps in some way

from JenniGail Forbes <charade799@...> wrote:

I am looking for information on a "Federal Law" that does not allow the spouse or caregiver to be in the ER unless the doctor feels it is OK.

I am now the caregiver to an 84 yr young lady. She lives in the same building as me and the Primary and Cardio call me to set up everything. Well yesterday she had a bad day and I called her Primary (gone for the weekend) the Cardio said to take her to the ER. I called an Ambulance as her BP was very off the wall.

Anyway, when I got to the hospital with her meds and notes (recently discharged from a rehab) I was informed to sit and wait until the doctor was done. After 30 minutes I asked about going in to sit with the young lady and was once again informed to "sit". I explained I had all the meds and such, but was told under "Federal Law" I could not go back until I had permission from the ER doc. The ER doc let me go back after they said she could go home, follow up Monday with Primary.

Now if something was to have happened, who is responsible? If had gone in with his unit firing away and he is out of his mind and can not answer questions who has the right to make decisions for him? We have had more than one horror show at the hospital and does not need another. Does the hospital have the right to refuse the spouse or caregiver to be with the patient?

I have never heard of this and I am out of my mind with this right now. Any answers?

Gail

PS. Could I end up in jail if I push the issue of wanting to be with my spouse in this situation?Please visit the Zapper homepage athttp://www.ZapLife.org

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Gail, this sounds like the HIPAA regulations, a federal law that limits health care providers and institutions from disclosing an individual's health condition without the consent of the patient. If you are indeed the "official" caregiver, I believe you can obtain legal paperwork authorizing you to get information and even make decisions for the patient. The legal paperwork needed varies by state. I've never heard of a spouse being barred from the ER except where they may get in the way during medical procedures.

Federal Law????

I am looking for information on a "Federal Law" that does not allow the spouse or caregiver to be in the ER unless the doctor feels it is OK.

I am now the caregiver to an 84 yr young lady. She lives in the same building as me and the Primary and Cardio call me to set up everything. Well yesterday she had a bad day and I called her Primary (gone for the weekend) the Cardio said to take her to the ER. I called an Ambulance as her BP was very off the wall.

Anyway, when I got to the hospital with her meds and notes (recently discharged from a rehab) I was informed to sit and wait until the doctor was done. After 30 minutes I asked about going in to sit with the young lady and was once again informed to "sit". I explained I had all the meds and such, but was told under "Federal Law" I could not go back until I had permission from the ER doc. The ER doc let me go back after they said she could go home, follow up Monday with Primary.

Now if something was to have happened, who is responsible? If had gone in with his unit firing away and he is out of his mind and can not answer questions who has the right to make decisions for him? We have had more than one horror show at the hospital and does not need another. Does the hospital have the right to refuse the spouse or caregiver to be with the patient?

I have never heard of this and I am out of my mind with this right now. Any answers?

Gail

PS. Could I end up in jail if I push the issue of wanting to be with my spouse in this situation?Please visit the Zapper homepage athttp://www.ZapLife.org

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I think Mike is right.... Perhaps though is all you need is to have your young lady friend insist you stay with her... I know how you feel, my son is 20 and they don't want me around, but the ER doc was nice to let me stay....

Gee Gail, the things you have to go through - I hope the rest of the family is on the mend...

~guin

Federal Law????

I am looking for information on a "Federal Law" that does not allow the spouse or caregiver to be in the ER unless the doctor feels it is OK.

I am now the caregiver to an 84 yr young lady. She lives in the same building as me and the Primary and Cardio call me to set up everything. Well yesterday she had a bad day and I called her Primary (gone for the weekend) the Cardio said to take her to the ER. I called an Ambulance as her BP was very off the wall.

Anyway, when I got to the hospital with her meds and notes (recently discharged from a rehab) I was informed to sit and wait until the doctor was done. After 30 minutes I asked about going in to sit with the young lady and was once again informed to "sit". I explained I had all the meds and such, but was told under "Federal Law" I could not go back until I had permission from the ER doc. The ER doc let me go back after they said she could go home, follow up Monday with Primary.

Now if something was to have happened, who is responsible? If had gone in with his unit firing away and he is out of his mind and can not answer questions who has the right to make decisions for him? We have had more than one horror show at the hospital and does not need another. Does the hospital have the right to refuse the spouse or caregiver to be with the patient?

I have never heard of this and I am out of my mind with this right now. Any answers?

Gail

PS. Could I end up in jail if I push the issue of wanting to be with my spouse in this situation?Please visit the Zapper homepage athttp://www.ZapLife.org Please visit the Zapper homepage athttp://www.ZapLife.org

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Gail

My wife has been with me a number of times and there was no problem I think the hospital is wrong about this. I also work for a health ins company and Hipaa (cant spell) and I believe spouses can get the info with no problem. As far as the person you are caregiver for, My wife has power of attorny and finacial power for my inlaws. You can get a type of power for the medical stuff to. Talk to a attorny should not be very expensive at all 200 dollar or so.

Good Luck

Bill and ZeusGuin Van Dyke <guin@...> wrote:

I think Mike is right.... Perhaps though is all you need is to have your young lady friend insist you stay with her... I know how you feel, my son is 20 and they don't want me around, but the ER doc was nice to let me stay....

Gee Gail, the things you have to go through - I hope the rest of the family is on the mend...

~guin

Federal Law????

I am looking for information on a "Federal Law" that does not allow the spouse or caregiver to be in the ER unless the doctor feels it is OK.

I am now the caregiver to an 84 yr young lady. She lives in the same building as me and the Primary and Cardio call me to set up everything. Well yesterday she had a bad day and I called her Primary (gone for the weekend) the Cardio said to take her to the ER. I called an Ambulance as her BP was very off the wall.

Anyway, when I got to the hospital with her meds and notes (recently discharged from a rehab) I was informed to sit and wait until the doctor was done. After 30 minutes I asked about going in to sit with the young lady and was once again informed to "sit". I explained I had all the meds and such, but was told under "Federal Law" I could not go back until I had permission from the ER doc. The ER doc let me go back after they said she could go home, follow up Monday with Primary.

Now if something was to have happened, who is responsible? If had gone in with his unit firing away and he is out of his mind and can not answer questions who has the right to make decisions for him? We have had more than one horror show at the hospital and does not need another. Does the hospital have the right to refuse the spouse or caregiver to be with the patient?

I have never heard of this and I am out of my mind with this right now. Any answers?

Gail

PS. Could I end up in jail if I push the issue of wanting to be with my spouse in this situation?Please visit the Zapper homepage athttp://www.ZapLife.org Please visit the Zapper homepage athttp://www.ZapLife.org Please visit the Zapper homepage athttp://www.ZapLife.org