Legal Question in Health Care Law in New York
release of medical informtion
I am my husbands medical power of attorney, and he has also signed a release of information so I can be told his medical treament while in rehab. His counsler will not release to me, says it's against the law. Do I have a right to these records?
Asked on 12/28/06, 7:02 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert R. Groezinger
GroezingerLaw P.C.
Re: release of medical informtion
A medical power of attorney should permit you the forms if they remain valid while you husband is able to act. The language needs tobe reviewed.
Good Luck
RRG
Answered on 12/29/06, 9:31 am
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