Originally posted by zippy-kat
He is really shaken up and hard to talk to--so not sure if Nancy told the docs not to tell him or if there's some sort of rule/law/code of ethics that they CAN'T tell him.
Tonya, I work for a doctor and can tell you that with the advent of the new privacy laws no one is able to say anything about a patient any more. You wouldn't believe the lengths that doctors' offices have to go to these days, because of these laws. I am thinking, though, that there must be another reason here because your Aunt Nancy's situation certainly falls into a different category and obviously as the husband of the patient he should be kept informed. It is my feeling that Nancy may be wanting to spare him the details and has instructed the doctors accordingly. She still remains in my prayers.

PS - I am wondering why they continue to put her through chemo. I know it's none of my business but it just seems like an added cruelty at this point.