 |
|
|
 |
New Member
|
|
Feb 12, 2013, 11:28 AM
|
|
|
How can I get information on my fiancé when he's in the hospital?
Hi, my fiancé was admitted to the hospital yesterday but yet I don't know how he is doing or anything. I'm not allowed to call him at the hospital and I haven't heard anything from his family. Should I be worried? Or should I just be patient and wait for them to call me?
|
|
|
 |
current pert
|
|
Feb 12, 2013, 01:32 PM
|
|
|
In the ER? Surgery? Intensive Care? Those 3 areas don't allow phone calls. We can't possibly know if you should be worried or not. Why not go there and ask at the information desk, find where he is, and ask the nurses station? They won't let you see him (unless his status has changed) but if he is your fiancé, I would think you'd want to be in the waiting room until he asks for you. A nurse can give him your name if he's awake. Why won't his family tell you anything?
|
|
|
|
Ultra Member
|
|
Feb 12, 2013, 02:18 PM
|
|
|
Your first answer is very good. You can go to the hospital and ask questions at the front desk. Are you old enough to drive? You don't say much about this.
Please go to the hospital, tell them his name, and find out as much as you can. At least, it will be some worry off your mind. Best of luck.
|
|
|
|
Ultra Member
|
|
Feb 12, 2013, 02:24 PM
|
|
|
Do you have a good relationship with his family? Can he receive visitors? I would go to the hospital to see him. He can give the hospital consent to speak with you about his condition. Are you both adults? If he's not an adult, his parents can keep you away and out of the loop if they so choose.
|
|
|
 |
Uber Member
|
|
Feb 12, 2013, 02:39 PM
|
|
|
This is covered by HIPAA. The boyfriend or someone acting on his behalf decides who can and cannot see him. Any medical info which is given out is in direct violation with HIPAA.
This person has no legal right to any information. Just for reference if a husband or wife refuses to sign to allow info to be given to the spouse the spouse cannot get it. If the situation is dire the spouse can go to Court and have himself/herself appointed to represent the patient.
In my area a hospital won't even disclose the name of a patient. You walk in and ask for "X" and you'll be told that info cannot be given out.
And then there's the whole issue, not legal, of why the fiancé is not allowed any information or visitatiion.
|
|
|
| Question Tools |
Search this Question |
|
|
|
Add your answer here.
Check out some similar questions!
HELP I need to get over Ex Fiancé
[ 2 Answers ]
My,now ex and I were together for 2 &a half years. 2 months into our relationship he move into my place. A year later we moved to a home that was "ours". We were engaged, lived together, did everything together, our families were amazing together, we were best friends. He was always saying he loved...
Can a hospital employer discuss medical information with third party
[ 2 Answers ]
I was let go from the hospital I was working at as a respiratory therapist because I did not inform them of a new medication I was taking. In Sept of 2010, I had to go to employee health, speak with the nurse and the employee health physician that were the ones that I only dealt with and the...
View more questions
Search
|
