diff --git a/code/defines/procs/hud.dm b/code/defines/procs/hud.dm
index 04afb6c63e..be678b8397 100644
--- a/code/defines/procs/hud.dm
+++ b/code/defines/procs/hud.dm
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ proc/process_med_hud(var/mob/M, var/local_scanner, var/mob/Alt)
 		if(P.Mob.see_invisible < patient.invisibility)
 			continue
 
-		if(!(local_scanner || hassensorlevel(P, SUIT_SENSOR_VITAL)))
+		if(!(local_scanner || hassensorlevel(patient, SUIT_SENSOR_VITAL)))
 			continue
 
 		P.Client.images += patient.hud_list[HEALTH_HUD]
diff --git a/code/modules/paperwork/handlabeler.dm b/code/modules/paperwork/handlabeler.dm
index 3722d586e4..fe519e01d4 100644
--- a/code/modules/paperwork/handlabeler.dm
+++ b/code/modules/paperwork/handlabeler.dm
@@ -33,6 +33,9 @@
 	if(issilicon(A))
 		user << "<span class='notice'>The label refuses to stick to [A.name].</span>"
 		return
+	if(isobserver(A))
+		user << "<span class='notice'>[src] passes through [A.name].</span>"
+		return
 	if(istype(A, /obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/glass))
 		user << "<span class='notice'>The label can't stick to the [A.name].  (Try using a pen)</span>"
 		return