Posted by susan C on July 31, 2001, at 16:27:37
In reply to Re: psych files » susan C, posted by kiddo on July 31, 2001, at 15:24:28
Yo! Yes, thank you, I would like to see the form you use: sicl505.hotmail.com. (a letter l) I have not called because I got so angry and frustrated with them before, I have been trying to avoid it.
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> Sending a handwritten letter, should be as effective, however, they can always 'claim' they never received it. I sent everything certified.
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> > Hi, I want to do the same thing, I sent a letter, hand written, just saying please send me a copy of my records, it has been about two and a half weeks. I want to have a record of all the meds I have tried. But I have not heard anything yet.
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> Perhaps you could call to verify they received the letter? Ask if there are any problems, etc... if they say they haven't received it, send it certified... much harder to dispute.
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> > You say 'send a form in writing' is there a particular kind of form to recind the med release?
> > I was thinking if I didn't hear anything in another week or so, I would write again with a certified return receipt. This post reminded me.
> > Thanks.
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> I can't think of a particular form... however, I'm not an expert(not legally..hehe, just dealt with this for what seems an eternity) You can search on the web for a template, or if you'd like to exchange email addresses, I can send you the one I have. Anything I can do to help out.
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> > > > I stopped seeing my pdoc a few weeks ago. Is there any way I can get my files from her? Do I have legal rights to them, or does she?
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> > > > thanks,
> > > > sar
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> > > The laws regarding medical files vary with each state. You should be able to have a copy sent to your new pdoc with no problem. (Refusing this request is a big problem with the Board of Healing Arts, and the AMA)
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> > > You can request your own copy, but they can refuse if they think something in the chart would be harmful to the patient....I'd have them forwarded, unless you just want to be difficult. :-)
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> > > I would do several things though.
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> > > 1. Send them a form in writing rescinding any release that you've previously signed.... That way they can't just send info to anyone without your knowing about it. They'd have to contact you for that release.
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> > > 2. I'd request a copy be sent to you. Remember, they can charge you a 'nominal' copying fee.
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> > > 3. If they refuse, have them sent to your new pdoc.
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> > > Obtaining the originals is practically impossible.
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> > > Sorry, but I hope that helps...been there, done that, got the T-shirt to prove it!
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