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11. Yes call let the nurses know you will be checking on condition

Reply to MissB (Original post)

Fri Jan 31, 2025, 08:01 PM

Jan 31

Hopefully they have your info that you are the family member with medical authority for her care. As in her medical surrogate hopefully this in her medical directive in writing somewhere giving you the right to get information.
Good luck to your mom.

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Updated! Eh, mom is in the hospital again. Question for folks: [View all] MissB Jan 31 OP

I would and ask that my number be posted on her board. Phoenix61 Jan 31 #1

Thanks! MissB Jan 31 #9

I would stay in touch with staff SheltieLover Jan 31 #2

I don't think checking four hours later is excessive Lulu KC Jan 31 #3

Definitely call. This happened to my Mom and she was livetohike Jan 31 #4

Thanks! MissB Jan 31 #10

I hope she recovers quickly Walleye Jan 31 #5

Your Mom 💚 Clouds Passing Jan 31 #6

I wish your mom well. I wouldn't call every hour but I can't imagine hospital staff would LoisB Jan 31 #7

My 67 year old brother Earl_from_PA Jan 31 #8

I'm so sorry! MissB Jan 31 #12

Yes call let the nurses know you will be checking on condition FloridaBlues Jan 31 #11

Oh no. No medical power at all. Zip, zero. MissB Jan 31 #13

The hospital may not be able to release her if she's confused LNM Jan 31 #14