Need help for my brother!
My brother is schizophrenic. He's had alot of mental health issues this past year & has been having physical health issues for the past 2-3 months. He's been seen by private doctors through the ER...
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Well, they gave him a xanex & cab voucher to go home. Isn't that just lovely.
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Serious situation...he's fortunate to have you looking out for him. We have VBN members who're expert on VA healthcare and treatment, including MH issues. I expect they'll be along to weigh in on this.
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I can tell you from dealing with schizophrenia now for 3 years and counting the best thing you can do is be there like you are now. Do not tell him he is crazy at any point it hurts deep to be told...
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If you do not have a medical power of attorney for him, you should arrange to get one. There can be difficulty getting information over the phone as the hospital staff can not identify you as the...
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Unfortunately, Federal law prohibits hospital personnel from discussing a patients case with you over the phone. That nurse could get into trouble, for discussing what she did (I am glad that she did,...
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Thank you everyone for your kind words and information you have provided. I guess I'm still confused about getting information from medical staff because we both thought it would be enough for him to...
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Good luck Minnie...please keep us posted on how things go.
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I hope the situation turns out okay and you work everything out soon. As far as the low blood pressure thing, meds like Xanax can cause or contribute to that. When I was on Klonopin (similar to Xanax)...
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Under HIPPA rules, there is a category of person known as a personal representative - usually a family member or friend. The HIPPA privacy rule requires a health care provider to share information...
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Minnie........ How is your brother doing? I is so sad anyone has to endure such agony. He is VERY lucky to have you, remember to take care of yourself. That is important, two-fold, meaning you AND...
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He's doing better today-less anxious, but still somewhat distressed. Said he does not want to return to hospital ever, but understands it may be necessary to help him. He actually apologized for the...
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I am surprised and confused as to why the VA has not hospitalized your brother. I am 100% Service Connected Schizophrenia, and when I was hospitalized, I noticed that the VA keeps patients in the ward...
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EMac2000 wrote:I am surprised and confused as to why the VA has not hospitalized your brother. I am 100% Service Connected Schizophrenia, and when I was hospitalized, I noticed that the VA keeps...
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