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Depends on how you mean this. I'm going to answer for America. If anyone wants to add other countries, great!
First, a doctor is a Covered Entity (CE) under HIPAA, the main US medical privacy law. He is allowed to transfer Protected Health Information (PHI) without the patient's approval under the following circumstances:
- He can send PHI to another CE in order to facilitate the patient's care. In this case, he's allowed to send everything.
- He can send out limited information about the patient for billing purposes -- the Minimum Necessary.
- He is required to send out PHI in response to a court order, subpoena, a request from the Secretary of Dept. of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
- He may release PHI in a VERY controlled way for purposes of operations -- for example, if he has a company handling offsite medical records backup, he can use them to back up your records. If this happens, the outside firm must sign an agreement binding them to pretty much the same stuff HIPAA requires from the doctor.
- He may release the medical record to the patient, the patient's Personal Representative, and the patient's legal custodian.
All this does not require any authorization from the patient, so there's nothing to sign.
So there's really no need for the doctor to sign on the patient's behalf, nor is there any legal grounds that would allow such.
What else can I help you with?
Can a parent legally sign a contract on behalf of a minor?
Yes, a parent can legally sign a contract on behalf of a minor in most cases.
Can a spouse legally sign documents on behalf of their partner?
Yes, a spouse can legally sign documents on behalf of their partner if they have been given specific authorization or power of attorney to do so.
Can a wife legally sign a check on behalf of her husband?
Yes, a wife can legally sign a check on behalf of her husband if she has been given the authority to do so, such as through a power of attorney or joint bank account.
Can a property manager legally sign a lease on behalf of an owner?
Yes, a property manager can legally sign a lease on behalf of an owner if they have been given the authority to do so through a written agreement or power of attorney.
Is it illegal to transfer money on behalf of another person?
It is not illegal to transfer money on behalf of another person as long as you have their permission and are not involved in any illegal activities such as money laundering or fraud.
What do you call a relative you acts in behalf of a mother or father legally?
a parental guardian
Can a minor legally own property?
Yes, a minor can legally own property, but they may need a legal guardian or trustee to manage it on their behalf until they reach the age of majority.
Can minors legally own property?
Yes, minors can legally own property, but they may need an adult to act as a guardian or trustee on their behalf until they reach the age of majority.
Is a formal letter of acceptance of an offer for a property from a solicitor acting on behalf of a deceased estate legally binding?
Generally, yes.
What circumstances can someone who is incompetent participate in research as a human subject?
Someone who is legally authorized gives consent on the subject's behalf
When the law enforcement officials able to legally search and seize property on the governments behalf?
when they have credible reason and proper documentation
Does having power of attorney make you liable for any actions or decisions made on behalf of the individual you are representing?
Yes, having power of attorney can make you legally responsible for the actions and decisions made on behalf of the individual you are representing.
