prairiewindmomma Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 17 minutes ago, Ravin said: I wanted to add my 2 bits that the doctors need those HIPPAA releases to disclose to family members, etc. about the patient, but you as a friend/family member do NOT need a HIPPAA release to share important information about the patient with the doctor! Yes, this...my point was that the two-way conversation afterwards was much more frank, directed, and helpful. They also began to have relative FaceTime me in for rounds when I couldn't be there on some strictly medical issues so that I could raise whatever questions I had and so that I was kept on tabs as to timeline for release (which was at that point dependent on when the MRI would be free for non-emergent scans, etc.). If she won't sign, then, yes, by all means, disclose all of the details that need to be out there.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted November 2, 2018 Author Share Posted November 2, 2018 I saw her tonight, and she’s doing well. Such a relief. While I waited for her, I had other patients come ask me if I was waiting for her. They all told me how much they love her, and ... it made me feel better to know so many people are looking out for her. She’s started two new meds, and I did talk to the SW today and will be kept in the loop re: treatment. All in all, I feel hopeful. ? 23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 I’m so glad she is doing well and that everyone likes her already! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scholastica Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 Glad to hear she's in good hands. That makes it so much easier to walk through this with her. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 Great update. Now with you in the loop and monitoring her meds and any side effects, etc it will be much easier. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted November 3, 2018 Author Share Posted November 3, 2018 Yesterday was a harder day for her. She was tired and had some physical issues. She asked me not to come visit so she could sleep early last night. They have started her on a lot of meds, too. I’m alternating between feeling nervous and hopeful. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 (((Spryte))) I hope you both have a better day today. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 Many (hugs) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 At some point you might want to ask your mother if she would like to complete a Psychiatric Advance Directive. Info is here: https://www.nami.org/Learn-More/Mental-Health-Public-Policy/Psychiatric-Advance-Directives-(PAD) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted November 3, 2018 Author Share Posted November 3, 2018 2 hours ago, TechWife said: At some point you might want to ask your mother if she would like to complete a Psychiatric Advance Directive. Info is here: https://www.nami.org/Learn-More/Mental-Health-Public-Policy/Psychiatric-Advance-Directives-(PAD) Thank you for that. I will discuss it with her when she seems able. It looks like she’s bipolar. This answers so, so many questions about my childhood and life, I feel fairly overwhelmed. Relieved. But for her, it comes with stigma and pain and probably shame. She has not uttered the words to me, it’s just what I’ve gathered from talking to her team, and from her med cocktail. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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