Deaf father needs to give permission

[lisamellor]

Hi all,

 

 

A friends father is profoundly deaf, and he has just been diagnosed with prostate cancer.

 

He cannot discuss anything over the phone, etc,

so it would be easier for his daughter to be given access/permission to discuss any appointments, care etc for him on his behalf.

 

 

he is happy to do this, as it is now looking like an care plan will need to be put together soon as it is untreatable, a

nd without it, his daughter would struggle to discuss info with medical professionals.

 

 

Is there anyone who knows anything about what this letter should say, we have been told that he just needs to write a letter giving permission, but it is how to word it?

 

 

Kind regards

Lisa x

[dx100uk]

as simply as you have written above

dx

[lisamellor]

Like this ?

 

To the Practice Manager

 

I _____________________ hereby give permission for you to discuss with ........any information relating to my recently diagnosed medical condition,

including making any appointments on my behalf and discussing of any test results as of (Insert Date)

 

As a registered Deaf person, I am unable to be contacted via phone to discuss any plans or make appointments which could possibly lead to a long delay in any treatment or further care, so please contact the above.

 

Sincerely

 

 

I just want it to look ok

[dx100uk]

looks ok

 

dx

[stu007]

as dx100uk said looks good.

 

Short and straight to the point and if they require anything else I am sure they would write and ask.

 

Make sure you send it to not only his local practice manager but any consultants/therapist/etc that are treating him are also forwarded a copy of the letter and ensure to keep copies for yourself.

 

(when you post the letters ask for proof of posting at the post office)

[oleg]

Lisa Why have you tailored it for this one specific matter when you could just write a generic letter to cover calls to / from all service providers? [if he wants and agrees to that.]

"Authority to Act

"I, His Name, of Address, being unable to use the phone due to deafness, hereby declare that I give permission to my daughter, Your Name, to discuss any of my personal affairs over the phone with any provider of goods or services. This authority remains valid throughout my lifetime unless and until countermanded by me in writing.

"Name

"Signature

"Date"

.

Add a cover note each time used to quote service provider's patient / reference / account no..

.

Just a suggestion - but it could probably save a lot of untold hassle in future.