Sam was sick, really sick and had to be checked into the hospital. His significant other, Sade, was by his side all the time. Sam started running a fever and was delirious. Sade wanted to know what was going on, but the doctor couldn’t tell her. If only Sam had signed a HIPAA waiver.
So, to be able to share medical information with other people, you have to sign a waiver.
Why? If you give somebody else the power to make medical decisions, they should probably be able to look at your chart and medical history so they can make better decisions.
