He has a history of substance abuse and I am only willing to pay his medical bills and help him get help if I can be part of the process. Is there something he can sign to give me access?
2007-01-17 00:38:35 · 8 answers · asked by it's me 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Court order
Power of attorney
2007-01-17 00:52:51 · answer #1 · answered by Callie 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can get a power of attorney, at places like office smart, or other type box stores, or get one from your own personal attorney. Read the instructions like needing it notarized, and having witnesses when it is signed. There are also court orders in which you can possible get from a judge if there are issues with bill collectors and things like that. See you state bar association for free paralegal help.
2007-01-17 09:39:01 · answer #2 · answered by fire 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Under HIPPA, medical records can only be released to the person himself, his parent IF he's a minor, or some other person he's authorized to see them. If it's an oral authorization, I think they can only get them for 3 days, so a written authorization is better.
2007-01-17 09:55:36 · answer #3 · answered by cross-stitch kelly 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
now a days with HIPPA guidelines, if your son is over the age of 14, you may not be able to obtain his medical records because of this privacy act. he may have to specify on his privacy forms your name or a guardians name in order for you to view his medical records. some doctors offices or clinics arent as strict as others but legally you have to be listed on his HIPPA privacy forms in order to view them. Just ask for a release form from the clinic or doctors office and have him sign it. he may have to be present to do so.
2007-01-17 08:42:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can ask your sign to sign a release so that the hospital can issue his medical records. Or if he completely incompetent, you can petition to become his legal guardian.
2007-01-17 14:29:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-01-17 08:44:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You will need your son's written permission.
2007-01-17 08:56:47 · answer #7 · answered by trentrockport 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
in the us you must have his premission or declare him legally unable to care for himself
2007-01-17 08:42:36 · answer #8 · answered by furmanator1957 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋