Hospital Information Access Rights

Summary

If youre listed as an authorized person in your sisters medical chart, HIPAA laws generally allow you to receive information about her care. The hospital must respect your sisters wishes if she can make decisions. Consider speaking with a hospital administrator or patient advocate for further assistance.

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My sister is in a hospital in NY very sick in LI New york. I live in Tn and no one in that hospital will give me information about her care. I am on the list in her chart. I currently dont have the funds ti get there. Do they have the right to block me from getting info?
Hello ****, I'm sorry to hear about your sister's situation. Based on HIPAA laws:
- If you're listed as an authorized person, they should not block you from receiving information.
- The hospital must respect your sister's wishes if she has the capacity to make decisions.
You could consider speaking with a hospital administrator or patient advocate.