Guardianship And Patient Rights

Summary

In Kansas, guardianship is governed by Kansas Statutes Annotated Chapter 59, where a court-appointed guardian makes decisions for someone unable to do so. Patients have rights to privacy and decision-making about their healthcare, including who accesses their medical information. A power of attorney should be recognized unless legally challenged. To contest guardianship and address privacy breaches, consult a lawyer experienced in guardianship and patient rights, file a petition in court to challenge the guardianship order, and document all related communications and incidents.

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I took my wife to hospital because she was acting different I asked my wife was she ok she said yes why I said just something the first time we got to hospital we waited for a little over an hour I said I was going to go check on our dog and one right back I got up and kissed her and started to walk out an my wife followed me and I asked what are you doing she said coming with me so I had to bring her back the following day and I did they. Checked wife in and long story short they kept her and I was there waiting with my wife for over * hours almost * weeks therapist emailed me said wifes condition had improved enough to where she could go home with me so I arrive and the therapist started asking about money , retirement real estate I said why are you asking this that's no one's business he said would you put your wife in a nursing home if a judge made you guardian I said hell no she would get better treatment at home I had a live in caretaker all set in a few days after he said I'm delaying discharge until Monday my wife started crying then basically held against her will and her privacy was breached because therapist contacted family wife didn't want involved so ignored powers of attorneys and made her sister guardian over my wife a family that never was in our lives just seen once in awhile they took my wife and destroyed ourlives blocked .ail opened mail abd openes packages stole contents theses are guardians? Evil
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****, I'm really sorry to hear about your situation. It sounds very distressing. To help you better, could you please tell me which state you are located in? This will help me provide specific legal information related to guardianship and patient rights in your area.
Kansas
****, it sounds like a complex and serious situation. Here are some key points about guardianship and patient rights in Kansas:
- Guardianship: In Kansas, guardianship is governed by Kansas Statutes Annotated Chapter *. A guardian is appointed by the court to make decisions for someone who is unable to do so.
- Patient Rights: Patients have the right to privacy and to make decisions about their healthcare, including who can access their medical information.
- Power of Attorney: If you have a power of attorney, it should be recognized unless legally challenged.
It might be helpful to consult a lawyer experienced in guardianship and patient rights to explore your options for contesting the guardianship and addressing any breaches of privacy.
Would you like to discuss specific steps to take next or need contact information for legal assistance in Kansas?
Yes
To contest the guardianship and address privacy breaches, consider the following steps:
- Consult a Lawyer: Look for a lawyer experienced in guardianship and patient rights.
- File a Petition: You can file a petition in court to challenge the guardianship order and request a review.
- Document Everything: Keep records of all communications and incidents related to the case.
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