Partner Experience at the Hospital

After reading Glenn and Tony's post about him recovering in the hospital, it got me wondering what everyone experience was at the hospital with their partner being seen as a spouse? 

Mine was quite good. They had asked earlier about my marital status and had a place to note life partner. They treated Brett just as if he was my spouse. The hospital even had a visitor policy posted in the room that made it clear that the definition of family that they live by is extended beyond in the traditional family definition. The same applies to my surgeon and his staff. The hospital has done a great job in educating and selecting people who are compassionate and accepting of everyone's life choices. I am curious if everyone else had similar experiences or experiences to the contrary.

Going into this, Brett and I have all of our legal documents in place that would give him both medical and legal powers of attorney. It went to the hospital with both of us. The hospital even maintained copies in their files. We never had to use them.

-- Tom 

I, too, had a POA that had my wife listed.  It was no problem.  She spent the night with me, no problem.  Mine was great.

oh yeah, we are so gay any how.  Major PDA.  

UGH.. i'm single.. never had the support of a Husbear.. but i had friends who were on hand.. and they didnt give me a problem at all

Austin is very liberal and I don't take no **** so, no problem here.

We live in Gaytopia San Francisco no issues here. We too came prepared with copies of all neccesary paperwork.

Keep positive thoughts that Prop 8 will fail tomorrow.

MIne was great.  they had a day bed built in in front of the window and Greg spent both nights sleeping on the day bed. They got him pillows and warm blankets. everytime the nurse came in she was always asking if he wanted anything to drink or eat. They always answered all of his questions. My experiences was great! 

I did also have a POA but he never needed them.

No problem at all.

Never a problem for me.  My surgeon treated him just like my spouse and referred to him as such. .  The staff at the hospital really made me and my husband feel comfortable.  We, of course, had all our legal documents along and our hospital and clinics have them all on file. 

It was a wonerful expirience....we are legally married....and were treated so......I was in a semi-private so he did not stay but he did stay 'til almost midnight....