Legal Question in Health Care Law in California

The father of my 2 year old son (ron , age 34) had a stroke and is in critical condition in icu. he is 34 years old and we have never been married but have maintained a great relationship and have lived together for the past 4 years. over the last 3 weeks, i have been visiting him in the hospital, but last week the hospital notified me that his mother has put in strict orders for my family and myself not to be able to visit or get information concerning his condition. the hospital is honoring this request.his mother has no advance medical directive or a power of attorney. what can i do? i believe the mother and the hospital complicit in an illegal and prejudice act against me for i, as the mother of his son i also represent his son since he is only 2 years old. i believe i should be privee to information reguarding his medical condition.


Asked on 1/11/10, 2:22 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Robert F. Cohen Law Office of Robert F. Cohen

You might apply to a court to be his temporary conservator for health care and financial needs.

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Answered on 1/16/10, 3:58 pm


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