Re: Re: Question for anyone who has consulted with a surgeon lately

[Guest guest]

Dayna:

I went to Mayo Clinic but they only did a barium - not a timed barium. My surgeon wants a timed one so he can see how it empties - Botox has changed that but he says that's not a problem. How long have you had A. and what are your symptoms.

Tammy

Question for anyone who has consulted with a surgeon lately> > Did the surgeon want to see your barium swallow pictures or was he content reading the > written report? My doc wouldn't give me the pictures from the radiologist (to take to the > surgeon next Tuesday), and I can't understand how a surgeon could operate without first > looking at the E from the barium photos. Especially in my situation where there is differing > information about whether a Dor or a Nissen was previously performed. Will someone let me > know what their surgeon reviewed before operating (specifically for a redo)?> > On a side note, I'm very

interested in seeing the TV tape too, and will stay tuned to hear when > you have copies!> Dayna> > > > > ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ __>

[Guest guest]

Dayna,

It is very likely your surgeon will do his

own tests anyway, which will be repeats of all the lovely ones you’ve

already had.

BUT, you should still go into the consult

with your most recent films from your GI doc for the surgeon to see.

Stand your ground and get those films!!!

Keep us posted.

in NY

From: achalasia [mailto:achalasia ] On Behalf Of brooklyndayna

Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2007 10:19 PM

achalasia

Subject: Re: Question

for anyone who has consulted with a surgeon lately

Hi , Thanks for weighing in. It is good to know

that this is standard and that I'm not

asking for something unusual. I wrote to my GI and asked him to release all

medical

records to me for the surgery consult. When I went to pick it up it was only

written

documents. I questioned the receptionist about the films and they said this was

all he said

to release. I then called the radiologists office where the barium swallow was

done to get

them to release it and they said they can't because they gave it to my GI. So I

have a call in

to him and will insist that he release this stuff to my before my appointment.

Makes me

wonder what the deal is here? Something to hide?? I've already found things in

my medical

report that I wasn't told, which is another reason I have a call in.

>

> Hi Dayna,

>

> You should be able to get a copy from the hospital where the tests were

> done. Usually they will either give you films or the films on CD.

>

> I usually ask for both. But if you are going to see a surgeon, tell them

> that you are doing so and need the tests for the consultation - I can't

> imagine them withholding the information from you - it's your right to

have

> it.

>

> in

NY

>

>

>

> _____

>

> From: achalasia

[mailto:achalasia ]

On Behalf

> Of brooklyndayna

> Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2007 5:00 PM

> achalasia

> Subject: Question for anyone who has consulted with a surgeon

> lately

>

>

>

> Did the surgeon want to see your barium swallow pictures or was he content

> reading the

> written report? My doc wouldn't give me the pictures from the radiologist

> (to take to the

> surgeon next Tuesday), and I can't understand how a surgeon could operate

> without first

> looking at the E from the barium photos. Especially in my situation where

> there is differing

> information about whether a Dor or a Nissen was previously performed. Will

> someone let me

> know what their surgeon reviewed before operating (specifically for a

redo)?

>

> On a side note, I'm very interested in seeing the TV tape too, and will

stay

> tuned to hear when

> you have copies!

> Dayna

>

[Guest guest]

WOO HOO you tell em Debbi!!!!! Your records are exactly that…YOURS!!!

I had the same problem with docs but now I know how to get what I want.

C Warren

Co-Founder

www.achalasia.us

From:

achalasia [mailto:achalasia ] On Behalf Of Debbi

Heiser

Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2007 9:47 AM

Achalasia Group

Subject: Re: Question for anyone who has consulted with a

surgeon lately

Dayna wrote:

My doc wouldn't give me the pictures from the radiologist

(to take to the surgeon next Tuesday),

Okay, does anyone else not see the REAL problem here?

Dayna, those are YOUR MEDICAL RECORDS. Your doctor does not own

them, nor can he keep them from you. When my GP's office wouldn't give me

the MRI report on my knee a couple years ago (I was in a

foam leg immobilizer from my ankle to my hip... in 100 degree heat!),

I called the hospital where the test was done. They faxed me a medical

records release. I filled it out and faxed it back. They faxed me

my MRI report and I called and made an appt with a specialist. Start to

finish was about 30 minutes total. (Oh, and I fired my GP!)

If the doctor has the films in his office, he is required by law

to release them to you (or anyone that you authorize). If they are in the

radiologist's office, they are required by law to release them to you (or

anyone that you authorize). If they are in the hospital's radiology

department, they are required by law to release them to you (or anyone that you

authorize).

If the films were taken in a hospital, I would start with

them. They probably have digital equipment (many hospitals do these days)

and can burn you a CD with your images that you can pick up later today.

In fact, I now get copies of ALL my barium swallows and any other testing (I

had CTs of my sinuses last year, for example) on CD, and I keep them in a file

at home. (You can also look at them on your home puter.... pretty

cool!)

Those are YOUR records, and any doctor that won't release them

to you is overstepping his authority.

Debbi in Michigan, sick and tired of doctors thinking they are

gods and we are imbeciles incapable of taking care of ourselves....