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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Sounds like she has a lot of health anxiety as well and is dealing with it in a BPD way. Hospital plus multiple referrals sounds like something could really be wrong. If she struggles to manage distress, the idea of a serious medical illness is very distressing.

Since you are obviously her POA since her docs office called you, why don't you make the appointments for her and then encourage her to attend. She may choose to go or not go. Or maybe focus first just on one referral, multiple appointments may be too overwhelming. Ignore the ranting, you know that is going to come whenever she is in a difficult scenario and her anxiety is .

Chronic physical illness goes hand in hand with chronic mental illness. Many people with chronic mental illness die from physical illness due to the lack of self care and lack of adherence to treatment. The mental illness leads to worsening physical illnesses.[/quote]

POA = power of attorney? I do not have PoA. I think I’m the emergency contact because no one else in the family is speaking to her.

Unfortunately, making the appointments for her will lead to me being at fault for her problems, and she won’t be any more likely to show up for an appointment. Enabling her helplessness is a slippery slope. I’ve BTDT. [/quote]

Then what they did is against the law... They cannot disclose her private health information to you. If they are that concerned,  they need to call adult protective services or have her admitted. [/quote]

I think you’re confused about HIPAA works. If you give the doctor permission to speak to someone, they can discuss health information you’ve authorized them to divulge. It only requires a signed authorization. [/quote]

NP. Has your mother signed a medical release, OP? Being an emergency contact is not enough. Otherwise, this is a HIPAA violation -- or untrue. [/quote]

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