Re: Help with getting copies of my child's records...

[Guest guest]

I'm not sure what you can do legally, but I just went through the same thing. 

I've had to have our ped's office copy and fax Tristen's records way too many

times to many different dr's.  I finally ask for my own copy, so I wouldnt' have

to ask them to make copies any longer.  All the other times it was just done,

but when I wanted copies for myself, I had to pay $.5 per page.  It only cost

about $37 for me, but I wasn't happy I had to pay at all!  With the amount of

money I've given them over the years, I was shocked they made me pay.  HOpe you

can get it figured out!

le

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From: ksteltz77 <kmay77@...>

Sent: Saturday, November 29, 2008 4:27:57 PM

Subject: Help with getting copies of my child's records...

Does anyone know any legal stuff that will help me obtain my child's records

from the

pediatrician? My son has been at CHOP over and over in the past 4weeks and we

continue to

see about 6 different specialists down there this month. My ped has transferred

records to

CHOP (all appropriate departments) but I want a copy for our records b/c I want

to be

informed when going to these multiple appointments. I have been told by my ped

that it will

cost us ONE HUNDRED dollars (yes, $100) to obtain a copy of the entire file. If

we want just

notes and no labs, it will cost us $50. This is after they went through his

chart and counted

up how many pages they would have to copy. We tried to explain to them that this

would

cause a financial hardship and was there anything they could work out with us.

the answer

was " no. " I am going to look into JCHO's regs but was wondering if anyone could

spare me

some time in reseraching if they've already been this route. I really don't have

the energy w/

everything that's been going and with my son AND being 8months pregnant. Why

does

everything have to be a fight, sometimes? Thanks in advance for any ideas/input.

Kim

[Guest guest]

Mostly a lurker here but when I request my DD's records the hopsital has a form

that I fill out. It asks what kinds of records(x-ray's, tests, clinic notes,

in-patient, etc) and from what date to what date. It also asks for the reason

you would like to have the records and it gives you several options. If I check

'personal' I have to pay but if I check 'continuity of care' the records are

free??!! Not sure why??

 

  Maybe let them know it isn't for personal use, even though it is, but for

continuity of care.

 

 Cheryl

From: ksteltz77 <kmay77@...>

Subject: Help with getting copies of my child's records...

Date: Saturday, November 29, 2008, 6:27 PM

Does anyone know any legal stuff that will help me obtain my child's records

from the

pediatrician? My son has been at CHOP over and over in the past 4weeks and we

continue to

see about 6 different specialists down there this month. My ped has transferred

records to

CHOP (all appropriate departments) but I want a copy for our records b/c I want

to be

informed when going to these multiple appointments. I have been told by my ped

that it will

cost us ONE HUNDRED dollars (yes, $100) to obtain a copy of the entire file. If

we want just

notes and no labs, it will cost us $50. This is after they went through his

chart and counted

up how many pages they would have to copy. We tried to explain to them that this

would

cause a financial hardship and was there anything they could work out with us.

the answer

was " no. " I am going to look into JCHO's regs but was wondering if anyone could

spare me

some time in reseraching if they've already been this route. I really don't have

the energy w/

everything that's been going and with my son AND being 8months pregnant. Why

does

everything have to be a fight, sometimes? Thanks in advance for any ideas/input.

Kim

[Guest guest]

NO this is standard around the country. The only way to get around this is to

have them send to to a FRIENDLY office that will copy them for free. They do not

charge other doctors only parents. FUN HUH???

BARBIE

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From: ksteltz77 <kmay77@...>

Sent: Saturday, November 29, 2008 6:27:57 PM

Subject: Help with getting copies of my child's records...

Does anyone know any legal stuff that will help me obtain my child's records

from the

pediatrician? My son has been at CHOP over and over in the past 4weeks and we

continue to

see about 6 different specialists down there this month. My ped has transferred

records to

CHOP (all appropriate departments) but I want a copy for our records b/c I want

to be

informed when going to these multiple appointments. I have been told by my ped

that it will

cost us ONE HUNDRED dollars (yes, $100) to obtain a copy of the entire file. If

we want just

notes and no labs, it will cost us $50. This is after they went through his

chart and counted

up how many pages they would have to copy. We tried to explain to them that

this would

cause a financial hardship and was there anything they could work out with us.

the answer

was " no. " I am going to look into JCHO's regs but was wondering if anyone could

spare me

some time in reseraching if they've already been this route. I really don't

have the energy w/

everything that's been going and with my son AND being 8months pregnant. Why

does

everything have to be a fight, sometimes? Thanks in advance for any

ideas/input. Kim

[Guest guest]

I'm afraid the legality is on their side. Legally they can charge for their

time and effort to copy the records. We went through this early on. Now as the

results come in and are brought into the room to be discussed I ask for my copy

right then and there. I realize that doesn't help you with what is going on now

but it could help to mention to newly diagnosed families.

One of two things will be accomplished, either you'll have just the cost each

time of copying that days results or since it is only a page or two at a time

the docs office won't charge at all. Our ped or immunologist doesn't charge for

copies. Most are faxed to me though straight out of the computer system so no

manpower is used. There are free fax services with email delivery you could use

for this. www.efax.com is what we use.

Ursula - mom to (16) and Macey (13,CVID)

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/maceyholleman