Getting information about uncle in California hospital?!
Question: Getting information about uncle in California hospital!?
My friend Shayna's uncle was rushed to the hospital tonight!. He has liver disease and has been on dialysis!. Her aunt and cousin are with him, but are too busy to call for more than a few seconds and won't tell her what's going on!. She's not sure if he's been admitted to a room yet!. Can she call and make the nurses tell her what's going on!? Shayna is 14 and his bioligical niece!. She really needs to know what's happening!.
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Answers:
No!. That would be a breach of his confidentiality!. I think if the uncle gave written permission for his niece to call and talk about his medical condition then yes!. But no otherwise!. Good luck with everything!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
If he is in the ER, she may not be able to get in contact with anyone that knows yet!. It may take all night to get him admitted!. So, she may have a very long wait, to hear about her Uncle!. But, tell her to be patient, and keep calm!. But, no one has a cell phone!?Www@Answer-Health@Com