Can a parent refuse to allow a child to sign for therapist confidentiality?

Depends on who has legal custody. If the Mom has legal custody (probably), then (s)he has a right to information from the therapist.

It depends on whether the hospital petitioned the court. If they did, there is a court record. In many cases, no petition is filed. Much depends on...

Do I still have my civil rights after being Baker Acted in 2015?

"Baker Act" can mean two different things. It can mean involuntary examination and then discharge or it can mean ordered by a judge to remain in a...

How do I get a doctor to correct my my medical records?

You have a right under federal law (HIPAA) to request a correction. With that said, it is unlikely your request will be agreed to. It would be...

Should I report this as a hipaa violation? I know I cannot receive a civil settlement, but I care about privacy rights.

http://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/filing-a-complaint/patient-safety-confidentiality/index.html

First, a Baker Act can not be "rescinded." Second, you may try to supplement the medical record, and if the hospital denies the supplement, there...

Is looking in a patient EMR a HIPAA violation.

Probably a HIPAA violation. Who is "they?"

As stated, you will have difficulty finding any lawyer/law firm to sue. Administrative complaints are different;, if your interest is in...

How long can they detain you in a residential hospital without being examined?

She has to be transferred to a designated "receiving facility" within 12 hours. She has to be given a physical exam by a person licensed in Florida...

Sorry about your situation. Threats, whether to kill or punch another, meet the criteria for a law enforcement officer to initiate an involuntary...