Accessing Medical Information Rights

Summary

In Kentucky, HIPAA laws protect patient privacy. Only legal guardians or designated individuals can access medical information. Verbal agreements are hard to enforce; written consent from your brother is necessary. Consult a local attorney to ensure all legal requirements are met.

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He says he doesn't have on
What state is your brother's nursing home located in? Different states have different laws regarding patient privacy and rights.
Kentucky
Do you have any written or verbal agreement with your brother that allows you to access his medical information?

In Kentucky:
- HIPAA laws protect patient privacy.
- Only legal guardians or designated individuals can access medical information.
Verbal
In Kentucky, verbal agreements can be hard to enforce. It's best to have a written agreement or legal document like a Power of Attorney for healthcare decisions.
So if he puts in writing that im allowed to know what is all goong on then regardless of what his daughter says they gotta tell me what is all going on with him
Yes, if your brother provides written consent, you should be able to access his medical information. However, it's best to consult with a local attorney to ensure all legal requirements are met.