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Who makes medical decisions is patient is separated from spouse?
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Can the spouse of the patient see his or her medical records?
A spouse can look at the patient's medical records only with the express consent of the patient.
If you are not legally separated and not living together can you still make decisions for your sick spouse?
If you are still married, even though separated, and your spouse has not given power of attorney to another person, you may be the only one who can make decisions for your sick spouse. Have you discussed this with him. If he doesn't like that idea, tell him he needs to get a medical power of attorney assigning authority to whomever he trusts, to act in his interests should he not be able to.
Do married couples have the automatic right to visit each other in the hospital and make medical decisions?
No. If spouse is concious and refuses to see you,no way. If spouse is unconscious/comtose, you nedd medical power of attorney unless it's an emergency .
Can a spouse give medical history info to a nurse?
If the patient was to ill or had inaccurate memory it would be good practice
If a couple is still legally married with two minor children but separated for 7 years what rights does the spouse without the children have in making medical decision for the spouse with children?
The parents have equal rights regarding the children since no other legal custody arrangement has been adjudicated. They are also still legally married and the spouses would have legal rights each for the other if there was a medical emergency or death. However, each separated spouse could execute a health proxy, living will and/or Durable Power of Attorney designating another person to make medical decisions for them in case they become legally incapacitated and unable to direct their own medical treatment. You should consult with an attorney who can review your situation and explain your options under your state law.
If a spouse dies and you are separated not legally who has the rights for her property and making funeral decisions the spouse or father of the decease?
Under U. S. law the couple was still legally married at the time of death. The surviving spouse has the right to make decisions regarding the funeral and burial. Generally, the surviving spouse also has a right to inherit property whether the decedent died with or without a Will. The amount may vary in different jurisdictions.
When daughter has power of attorney over her mother does this make her next of kin before her dad who is only separated from his wife by her illness?
If the POA is Durable and granted the right to make medical decisions then the daughter can make those decisions. Her power would take precedence over that of her father as the spouse. When a person dies the POA is immediately extinguished and the husband would be the legal next of kin for decisions regarding the burial arrangements.
Is wife responsible for dead separated husband medical bills in VA?
The spouse is not directly responsible, unless they have co-signed for the services. The estate is responsible for settling all medical bills in Virginia. So before the spouse can inherit anything, the estate has to pay the bills.
Can a separated person be required to pay debt of the spouse?
If the separated spouse is still legally married to the debtor spouse and/or co-signed the original obligation while married, yes.
If a husband and wife are separated for nine years with no legal agreement can she still use his medical coverages?
If she is still being carried on his insurance as his spouse then she has insurance.
Is estranged spouse responsible for deceased husband medical bills?
It would depend on whether they are legally separated. If they are still married, she could be held responsible.
Is the spouse responsible for medical bills after death of a spouse in Colorado?
s the spouse responsible for medical bills after death of a spouse in Colorado?
