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My wife is in the hospital due to a car accident and was transferred to Bridgeport, Connecticut hospital for surgery. Can a doctor keep a husband away from his own wife when she hasn't even had surgery yet? And does a hospital have the right to demand $5,000.00 before doing the surgery?

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This seems fishy, it is illegal to demand money for a life saving medical treatment, somethings strange about this...

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Specializes in Nursing Professional Development.

It all depends on the specific details of the situation -- none of which we know.

I am sorry that your wife has been injured -- and wish you and her the best of luck in dealing with this situation. I urge you to work with her health care team to resolve any conflicts you have with them. If you need legal advice, I recommend that you contact an attorney.

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So I should contact a lawyer and sue them?

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Specializes in CCRN.

There seems to be a lot missing from this. The hospital can refuse to allow visitors if that is in the best interest of the pateint at that time. As for the money, that is something different. Legally, they cannot refuse life saving treatment. Right now, it is best if you focus on making sure your wife is getting the care she needs.

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

This is just not something we can help you with. Please discuss this with your wife's providers.

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