tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450032254283152884.post4883817907003825876..comments2023-10-12T01:56:25.424-07:00Comments on The Randy Report: Hospital tells lesbian domestic partners "you need medical power of attorney"Randy Slovacekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01618444555219269202noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450032254283152884.post-4475557651389302642012-09-08T08:46:03.405-07:002012-09-08T08:46:03.405-07:00Urban-Your exactly right. The law definately need...Urban-Your exactly right. The law definately needs more teeth in place for protecting Domestic Partners. I also agree that they need to implement some type of penalty to businessess that do not comply with the current laws. It's the only way they will listen. This is what I'm trying to push for instead of the ID cards that they had spoke about here:<br /><br />http://www.lvrj.com/news/assemblyman-seeks-to-provide-identification-cards-to-registered-domestic-partners-168230786.html<br /><br />Assemblyman Anderson was meerly taking a suggestion we had said to the reporter at the RJ, but after thinking about it, yes, it is a step backwards. Assemblyman Elliot Anderson has been in contact with me in support of the protection of Domestic Partners and the laws that do so. He seems to be a compassionate fighter and I'm hoping he continues to push for us. <br /><br />Terri-Ann Simonellihttps://www.facebook.com/#!/taswebdesignsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450032254283152884.post-230732993719458242012-09-07T15:23:15.761-07:002012-09-07T15:23:15.761-07:00And thank you for the best wishes Randy :)
I hope...And thank you for the best wishes Randy :)<br /><br />I hope our story makes a change for all of us.Terri-Ann Simonellihttps://www.facebook.com/taswebdesignsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450032254283152884.post-76793259286150667752012-09-07T15:22:22.939-07:002012-09-07T15:22:22.939-07:00Randy. Thanks for getting our story out. Here...Randy. Thanks for getting our story out. Here's some more info: (Also, keep an eye out for more in this Tuesdays Review Journal<br />. <br />We were told it was "hospital policy" that we provide them with a "POA" before having those rights which is against state laws/federal regulations according to the Health and Human Services (HHS). NO POWER OF ATTORNEY IS NEEDED OR REQUIRED, according to HHS. We need to make sure Universal Health Services ensures that each and every one of its hospitals fully understands and complies with the new laws recognizing visitation and decision making rights (which go hand in hand) of gay couples not only here in Nevada but in every state that is currently under the State Registered Domestic Partnership law.<br /><br />The above is the exact reason why we came forward with our story. Because there is definately confusion with everyone on the current laws, rights and regulations. <br /><br />"HHS has updated the guidance for these rules to emphasize that hospitals should give deference to patients’ wishes concerning their representatives, whether expressed in writing, orally, or through other evidence, unless prohibited by state law. The guidance issued today is intended to make it easier for family members, including a same-sex domestic partner, to make informed care decisions for loved ones who have become incapacitated."<br />http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2011pres/09/20110907a.html<br />See the new HHS regulations at above link. Also, please sign our petition here: <br />http://www.change.org/petitions/universal-health-services-end-discrimination-against-gay-couples-in-your-hospitals-2<br /><br /><br /><br />Terri-Ann SimonelliTerri-Ann Simonellihttps://www.facebook.com/taswebdesignsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450032254283152884.post-67168000585038250492012-08-21T04:04:40.369-07:002012-08-21T04:04:40.369-07:00That is why we need marriage. Domestic Partnership...That is why we need marriage. Domestic Partnership is crap. People don't respect it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450032254283152884.post-39085612558174892792012-08-20T22:04:55.677-07:002012-08-20T22:04:55.677-07:00I'm currently in touch with the NV state attor...I'm currently in touch with the NV state attorney general's office. I'm looking for answers on what exactly the domestic partnership law covers and does not cover. Also looking to find out if Nevada automatically recognizes spouses as medical "proxies" and if so, should domestic partners have the same right. I'll post an update. This is important to me.Randy Slovacekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01618444555219269202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450032254283152884.post-72723535436598277032012-08-20T21:58:08.968-07:002012-08-20T21:58:08.968-07:00At the very least a complaint should be filed. Tha...At the very least a complaint should be filed. That has less risk and emotional baggage than a drawn out lawsuit. These tinpot dictators are really never going to change just by talking nicely to them.Stevenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450032254283152884.post-2488882891943020082012-08-20T10:59:32.044-07:002012-08-20T10:59:32.044-07:00I honestly think you have a very good case to sue ...I honestly think you have a very good case to sue the hospital for discrimination. Sadly, today, thats the only way these institutions are going to learn that they can no longer allow individuals like this admissions officer to pull this stuff. James J. Olsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18347526276770576843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450032254283152884.post-22192274869682514622012-08-20T10:57:59.797-07:002012-08-20T10:57:59.797-07:00Thats not the point. It might have, but a heteros...Thats not the point. It might have, but a heterosexual couple who came into the emergency room would not have even been asked for it. The law in Nevada says that if you come into an emergency room and you tell them that you are there with your domestic partner, you get treated EXACTLY the same as if you were there with your opposite-gendered spouse. They were not. The Admissions officer broke the law, and perhaps, just perhaps, the delay caused the poor woman to lose her baby. A commenter above got it right...the life of the baby was less important than denying a same-sex couple their rights under the law. Do you see the hypocrisy there? James J. Olsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18347526276770576843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450032254283152884.post-13270231993166651272012-08-20T09:05:43.888-07:002012-08-20T09:05:43.888-07:00Thank you Terri-Ann for sharing the story. Very i...Thank you Terri-Ann for sharing the story. Very important. I've worked hard to get this out to other major LGBT bloggers as well as The Advocate. I live in Las Vegas myself, so I have a local interest as well. Wishing you both the best.Randy Slovacekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01618444555219269202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450032254283152884.post-35693456387262892582012-08-20T09:01:19.228-07:002012-08-20T09:01:19.228-07:00That's all we could hope for. Our whole purpo...That's all we could hope for. Our whole purpose was to get this issue out there. To have our story heard, and hopefully cause some type of change in the system and in people. Thank you again. And thank you for being our voice as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450032254283152884.post-6765314346772390442012-08-20T08:29:59.337-07:002012-08-20T08:29:59.337-07:00Terri-Ann. We're so sorry for your loss. You a...Terri-Ann. We're so sorry for your loss. You and Brittney put this hospital administration to shame in the way you've handled the situation. Hopefully something good will come of this in the future.fritzrthnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450032254283152884.post-74404079705163182442012-08-20T05:54:15.479-07:002012-08-20T05:54:15.479-07:00The problem here is the Nevada Domestic Partner la...The problem here is the Nevada Domestic Partner law. It has no teeth and no penalties if businesses don't follow the law. Urbanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17265480950371480148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450032254283152884.post-83169835215229139512012-08-20T05:07:20.822-07:002012-08-20T05:07:20.822-07:00Do we know for a fact that Nevada automatically ac...Do we know for a fact that Nevada automatically accords a legal spouse the right to be health care proxy? That is not the case in all 50 states.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450032254283152884.post-48849989890918929562012-08-20T02:12:19.059-07:002012-08-20T02:12:19.059-07:00My partner and I thank you for all of your support...My partner and I thank you for all of your support. Sincerely, Terri-Ann SimonelliAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450032254283152884.post-63933693619061507202012-08-20T02:10:52.248-07:002012-08-20T02:10:52.248-07:00My partner and I thank you for all of your support...My partner and I thank you for all of your support. Sincerely, Terri-Ann SimonelliAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450032254283152884.post-18562412647510037632012-08-19T20:53:08.609-07:002012-08-19T20:53:08.609-07:00Wouldn't a Health care proxy work?Wouldn't a Health care proxy work? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450032254283152884.post-18422958390670646762012-08-19T17:04:27.213-07:002012-08-19T17:04:27.213-07:00There is both Nevada and federal law regarding thi...There is both Nevada and federal law regarding this. A lawsuit requesting one billion dollars in federal and state court will show the teeth to these laws. <br />And where is the anti-choice crowd? This act of discrimination caused a loss of a fetus. So quickly they ignore fetuses. <br /><br />Basically the state should decertify the hospital until there entire administration and Board are removed, and procedures changed. They purposely violated federal and state lawAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450032254283152884.post-10185370873217051732012-08-19T17:02:56.956-07:002012-08-19T17:02:56.956-07:00But that's not how it's supposed to be. Th...But that's not how it's supposed to be. The law says that a DP confers the same rights as marriage. The hospital is clearly wrong here and they need to be held accountable for it.Stevenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450032254283152884.post-74090739477282521402012-08-19T16:59:17.269-07:002012-08-19T16:59:17.269-07:00Sue them. It is the only way to get justice. Sue them. It is the only way to get justice. erf01https://www.blogger.com/profile/16605158463485810361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450032254283152884.post-84582349864074571812012-08-19T16:37:36.840-07:002012-08-19T16:37:36.840-07:00They didn't ask for a financial power of attor...They didn't ask for a financial power of attorney when they charged her insurance. They had no problem following the law to get paid.Celestinanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450032254283152884.post-9005528927419569192012-08-19T16:24:49.850-07:002012-08-19T16:24:49.850-07:00Well, you brave Anonymous poster, you obviously di...Well, you brave Anonymous poster, you obviously didn't read the article. Nevada has a new law that says ALL rights granted to married spouses also extend to domestic partners.Uncle Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04579861730666088507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450032254283152884.post-758730163933246092012-08-19T16:08:51.437-07:002012-08-19T16:08:51.437-07:00People do need medical power of attorney.
HOWEVE...People do need medical power of attorney. <br /><br />HOWEVER - if a heterosexual married couple came into the emergency room and said "we're married" no one would question if the uninjured member of the couple would have a say in treatment. <br /><br />Nevada state law says - and I'm quoting - "domestic partners have the SAME rights, protections, and benefits, and are subject to the same responsibilities, obligations and duties under law that are granted to and imposed upon married spouses." <br /><br />Here's the link to the Nevada state website: http://nvsos.gov/index.aspx?page=274#281<br /><br />Basically this underscores why we need marriage equality in the US.Randy Slovacekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01618444555219269202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450032254283152884.post-59496567042104579562012-08-19T15:57:53.793-07:002012-08-19T15:57:53.793-07:00I'll just bet they wouldn't have told a st...I'll just bet they wouldn't have told a straight couple who were domestic partners that! Moonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450032254283152884.post-41626512665002694302012-08-19T15:37:39.986-07:002012-08-19T15:37:39.986-07:00But having a medical power of attorney is what one...But having a medical power of attorney is what one needs. It doesn't matter that they have a domestic partnership. They are not being discriminated against and people who think that just because they have a domestic partnership means that everything else is supposed to fall in line are wrong. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450032254283152884.post-13199246288337937582012-08-19T15:12:03.274-07:002012-08-19T15:12:03.274-07:00This is why we need marriage, domestic partnership...This is why we need marriage, domestic partnership is not equal, it is hateful and allows people like this to exist....sue their behinds off. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com