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I see no problem if you take her but you should not go in with her even if asked. I would ask the guardian why they did not set up transportation for SM? I would think that would be one of their responsibilities. Also tell them you do not mind taking her and if she requests it can you go in with her.
If you think the guardian is not performing their responsibilities bring it to the courts attention.
In general you should ask the guardian this question. Guardians have VERY STRONG legal rights in decision making, and they may vary according to state and jurisdiction. In general terms he often "can" provide information if he chooses to, and he seldom "has to". He may not wish to if he feels stepmother would not share it herself, or that it is questionable whether she would share it or not. Not sure what specifically your question is, but it should probably be legally addressed with an elder law attorney if you feel you are being denied basic medical information and you have a true need-to-know issue. Are you asking if this guardian can share information with you about the private medical options, condition, diagnosis, prognosis?
A guardian may request any and all information from medical team and in most cases the medical doctors don't even have to chart that they shared information with a guardian. Medical doesn't have to tell anyone what information they gave a guardian, or even what recommendations.
A guardian acts for the principle. If the principle has family members who should be aware of conditions, and the principle can no longer share his or her own information, then the guardian CAN if he wishes and thinks it appropriate, share some information. If he has reason to think the principle would not want information shared he can withhold information as well. That is to say that he doesn't HAVE TO share anything.
I hope you can clarify your question a bit so we can more easily try to address it. Do know also that the law is different for minors. They must give permission for their medical information to be shared.
A guardian would do well to keep medical information minimal and as to status and prognosis. Such as "Aunt is not doing well, as you can see; she has had a serious stroke; we cannot yet know how things will go. Doctors are addressing issues as they arise. We must hope for the best." Guardians can share ALL INFORMATION with other medical entities that they feel is appropriate to share. That is to say guardians can release all patient information to the medical team.
Hello- thank you for your answer. I knowy question was a bit vague, I was trying to make it as general as possible. This is in state of Kansas. I am so stuck on what's the best thing to do without opening a big can of worms. There are SO many red flags and SO many issues with her situation, I wouldn't know where to start. However, back to the question. She wants me to go with her to the dr appointment and I know I can't. But I know her guardian isn't go with her. SO difficult to sit back and watch what is happening.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
If you think the guardian is not performing their responsibilities bring it to the courts attention.
In general terms he often "can" provide information if he chooses to, and he seldom "has to". He may not wish to if he feels stepmother would not share it herself, or that it is questionable whether she would share it or not.
Not sure what specifically your question is, but it should probably be legally addressed with an elder law attorney if you feel you are being denied basic medical information and you have a true need-to-know issue. Are you asking if this guardian can share information with you about the private medical options, condition, diagnosis, prognosis?
A guardian may request any and all information from medical team and in most cases the medical doctors don't even have to chart that they shared information with a guardian. Medical doesn't have to tell anyone what information they gave a guardian, or even what recommendations.
A guardian acts for the principle. If the principle has family members who should be aware of conditions, and the principle can no longer share his or her own information, then the guardian CAN if he wishes and thinks it appropriate, share some information. If he has reason to think the principle would not want information shared he can withhold information as well. That is to say that he doesn't HAVE TO share anything.
I hope you can clarify your question a bit so we can more easily try to address it. Do know also that the law is different for minors. They must give permission for their medical information to be shared.
A guardian would do well to keep medical information minimal and as to status and prognosis. Such as "Aunt is not doing well, as you can see; she has had a serious stroke; we cannot yet know how things will go. Doctors are addressing issues as they arise. We must hope for the best."
Guardians can share ALL INFORMATION with other medical entities that they feel is appropriate to share. That is to say guardians can release all patient information to the medical team.