My 85 yr. old sister is alone except for me.
She is showing sings of dementia. Because of the HIPPA law, her doctor refuses to discuss her prognosis with me.
I am her executor and health care proxy.
Is here a legal way for me to discuss this with her MD? I do not know how to help her.
Asked on 2/17/13, 2:35 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Lori Somekh
Somekh & Associates
Is the doctor aware of the health care proxy? Assuming it contains.the correct provisions, that should be sufficient for the doctor to discuss the situation with you.
Answered on 2/17/13, 6:58 pm
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