Patient question
What procedures do I need to complete in advance if a family member wants to pick up a cardiology report on behalf of a patient with cerebrovascular disease?
Answer reviewed by Liu Jihong, Chief Physician
Professional answer
First, contact the hospital through official channels to ask about the required authorization form, identification documents, and pickup procedure for proxy pickup. Also check whether electronic reports can be shared with an authorized person. The authorization should specify the exact report and validity period to avoid over-broad permissions. If the patient cannot express or sign, ask the hospital about the applicable proxy process.