Ok John, my bad. I see "Long Island" down there and I am thinking the Atlantic Ocean in the winter. I'm thinking this guy is nuts. I've seen a couple of tragedies occur in the past when family members have been in a rush to get to the hospital to see their relative, and then were killed in auto accidents on the way. Family members will only be spectators when they do get there. We will do what needs to be done, without written consent if necessary. We will call you and get phone consent (not a bad idea to call, and leave your contact information), if not possible we will just declare an emergency and do whatever is needed. Just sent a guy home today, who was out of it when he came in, and we had to talk to his family who were in the U.K. repeatedly to get consent. It was not a problem. Folks should take a deep breath, and slow down when they hear about their love one being brought to or already at the hospital. I trust your daughter is OK.
Merry Christmas,
Ed.