A couple of weeks ago, the medical director had me read over and initial the additions and dates of incidents (falling) that concerned my mother. I requested a copy and was told they don't normally give a copy. I asked him to check on it for me because I should be able to get a copy of something I have initialed concerning mom. I do have medical p.o.a.
I only mentioned that I wanted a copy and did get it, but intended to research federal statutes if I had to to enlighten them to the fact that a person is entitled to a copy of whatever he or she signs.
Mbid, you should be given a copy. Did you read everything before initialing? If not, you might mention that having been denied that opportunity, you wonder if "informed consent" applies to the validity of the documents. You could also ask how you can be expected to comply when you can't remember everything in the documents w/o a copy?
I don't know the reason why administrations are pulling this stunt, but they should be allowed to get away with it.