Q: My brother was arrested for a dui because he crashed both parents have been trying to see him or get an update on his h
Health but they refuse to give them any information or let him see him what rights do we as a family have to know his status we haven’t gotten any information
A: If your brother is an adult, the hospital and law enforcement may not be able to release any information about his condition without his consent. However, if your brother is unable to make decisions due to his condition, the hospital may be able to share some information with a designated family member who has been authorized to make medical decisions on his behalf. You may want to check with the hospital and law enforcement to see if they have any policies in place for providing information to family members in situations like this. It may also be helpful to contact an attorney who specializes in healthcare law for further guidance.
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