Guest guest Posted July 14, 2010 Report Share Posted July 14, 2010 may i offer a suggestion to everyone? every time my neuro sent me for a new test - every time my pcp sent me for a new test, the results were always sent back to them, the ordering doctor. i had to take their word for it, as to the results AND when i went to yet another new doctor, who inquired about my recent tests, i had to sign a release, wait for weeks while they obtained my results from my ordering doctor and then return for a second appointment now that they had my records! talk about frustrating! that's when i decided to start my own file, which i carry with me to all doctor's appointments. now i obtain copies of all my tests that have been performed. i get copies of all my doctor's letters to other doctor's. i have taken a pro-active stance towards MY health and it has paid off big time, time and again. so, if i may suggest, please take the time (and it will take time but it is worth it in the long run) to obtain copies of your results of your tests and any other documents pertaining to your health. you may have to follow up several times to get copies, but they are yours so do not despair. keep them in clear sleeves and in a folder. keep them either in chronological order or by doctor. just my 2 cents worth. diva Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2010 Report Share Posted July 14, 2010 That's excellent advice, Diva! I used to be better about keeping/getting copies and I guess I should get back to doing that. Thanks for the nudge. SharonThis email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects. To: MSersLife Sent: Wed, July 14, 2010 8:12:32 PMSubject: medical records may i offer a suggestion to everyone? every time my neuro sent me for a new test - every time my pcp sent me for a new test, the results were always sent back to them, the ordering doctor. i had to take their word for it, as to the results AND when i went to yet another new doctor, who inquired about my recent tests, i had to sign a release, wait for weeks while they obtained my results from my ordering doctor and then return for a second appointment now that they had my records! talk about frustrating!that's when i decided to start my own file, which i carry with me to all doctor's appointments. now i obtain copies of all my tests that have been performed. i get copies of all my doctor's letters to other doctor's. i have taken a pro-active stance towards MY health and it has paid off big time, time and again.so, if i may suggest, please take the time (and it will take time but it is worth it in the long run) to obtain copies of your results of your tests and any other documents pertaining to your health. you may have to follow up several times to get copies, but they are yours so do not despair.keep them in clear sleeves and in a folder. keep them either in chronological order or by doctor.just my 2 cents worth.diva------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 This is what I love about Alberta. We have a system here called HealthNet which is a database accessed by doctors, hospitals and labs. All test results, reports, and hospital stays are located in this dadabase so that your doctor need only consult it to access test results and reports ordered by any of your other doctors. I believe that this also helps to prevent fraud since a person can't go from hospital to hospital without due reason (IE someone with Munchausen's). It is protected under the FIFA privacy act which spells out who can access what information. If needed, you can make it confidential, barring anyone from accessing it without your express permission. This means that when I go to see my neurologist after my discharge, he'll have all the pertinent info, MRI, etc at his fingertips. " You can easily judge the character of a man by how he treats those who can do nothing for him. " - D. Miles- http://www.bananga.com ...empowering ourselves! Buying a used wheelchair? BUYER BEWARE!!! On Practical-Homeschooling: 10 Free or Inexpensive Homeschool Options http://www.practical-homeschooling.org > > > > may i offer a suggestion to everyone? > > every time my neuro sent me for a new test - every time my pcp sent me > for a new test, the results were always sent back to them, the > ordering doctor. > > i had to take their word for it, as to the results AND when i went to > yet another new doctor, who inquired about my recent tests, i had to > sign a release, wait for weeks while they obtained my results from my > ordering doctor and then return for a second appointment now that they > had my records! talk about frustrating! > > that's when i decided to start my own file, which i carry with me to > all doctor's appointments. > > now i obtain copies of all my tests that have been performed. i get > copies of all my doctor's letters to other doctor's. > > i have taken a pro-active stance towards MY health and it has paid off > big time, time and again. > > so, if i may suggest, please take the time (and it will take time but > it is worth it in the long run) to obtain copies of your results of > your tests and any other documents pertaining to your health. you may > have to follow up several times to get copies, but they are yours so > do not despair. > > keep them in clear sleeves and in a folder. keep them either in > chronological order or by doctor. > > just my 2 cents worth. > > diva > > -- " You can easily judge the character of a man by how he treats those who can do nothing for him. " - D. Miles- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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