Posted on Oct 20, 2019

Due to HIPAA, how can I get a proxy for my brother who is in a VA hospital?

PO2 Arthur Christopher

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I am trying to get some information on my brother who is in a VA hospital in Bronx NY and they said I need a Proxy to get information due to HIPA

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VA Form 10-5345 may be completed by the Veteran or legal representative.

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Ryan Callahan

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PO2 Arthur Christopher https://www.va.gov/vaforms/form_detail.asp?FormNo=5345

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CSM Darieus ZaGara

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Your brother would have to sign off. If he is incapable you will need to go the legal route to be placed as his guardian.

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SGT Debra Jahnel

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VA Hospital Social Services should be able to help with getting this done. Contact your local VA.

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LTC Ken Connolly

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This jis why we may want to consider living wills and living trusts.

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https://www.medicareinteractive.org/get-answers/planning-for-medicare-and-securing-quality-care/preparing-for-future-health-care-needs/health-care-proxies

Health care proxies - Medicare Interactive

A health care proxy is a document that names someone you trust as your proxy, or agent, to express your wishes and make health …

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Due to HIPAA, how can I get a proxy for my brother who is in a VA hospital?

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