The person who's name is on the medical records will be the one to sign a medical release. If the person is a minor, the parent or guardian will sign the release. If the person is unable to sign the release, the next of kin will sign the release.
It depends on the situation. A "release" indicates that the attending physician would have to sign it. If an individual signs themselves out, that is referred to as AMA (Against Medical Advice) and is usually NEVER signed by the physician.
No, you shouldn't have to sign any forms after a car accident.
If you are referring to a release of your medical records to the auto insurance company - yes it very possibly could. How else would they learn of the extent of the injuries they were paying for, if you won't allow the hospital to keep them informed?
You would have to ask his widow to request the records. Otherwise you would need a court order.
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Most doctors are actually adults. You must be thinking of that TV show.A more detailed answer would be: If the patient is a minor, the patient's parents or guardians would sign the Authorization of the Release of Medical Records form. If the parent or guardian of the minor signed this form, and grant permission to release the medical records, the physician, then, can do so. The parents/guardians have the right to access the minor's medical records, but cannot keep the original record as it belongs to the Maker (in this case, the physician).
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No. If you refuse to let them see your medical records, they don't have to insure you.
No they will call your prior doctors and request your medical records, so they can futher determine your case.
not legally. You would have to sign the application, answer the medical questions, and often have a physical.
You would have to sign the application, so I don't see how.
Medical records (for YOUR protection) are covered under HIPPA (Health Information Privacy and Portability Act) and while the law may not require you to sign for your own records, the medical office may require it in order to protect their liability by getting a receipt from you proving that it WAS you that obtained them.