Posted by Dinah on January 27, 2002, at 10:24:00
In reply to ANGRY PSYCHIATRIST, posted by trouble on January 27, 2002, at 3:01:18
I suppose I understand why your psychiatrist was upset. I also understand why you peeked. I have always been tempted to do the same (but have never been able to do more than read my blood pressure and pulse upside down). I wouldn't do it with my therapist, but I would with most other doctors. After all it is YOUR file. He shouldn't have left you alone with your file and then gotten angry with you for looking. It's like leaving a steak on the table and being angry with the dog for eating it.
Medical records can always be requested in our state and I have done it on a regular basis once I leave a doctor. I just like to know what they're writing about me. It can be quite interesting at times, and yes at times it can also be quite upsetting. I chose not to request the file from the pdoc who worked with my therapist because I have no desire to find out what my therapist really thinks about me. I think doctors might be getting a little more careful about what they write down because of the disclosure laws and good thing too. My old pediatric record is absolutely full of value judgements.
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