Re: Tap and medical records question

[Guest guest]

Terry,

Thank you so much! These questions are for someone else, and problems I have

not had, so

I figured someone here, might have better insight. I'm sure this has been

mentioned

before, but since it didn't affect me, I must not have been paying attention.

So I now,

found myself at a loss for words. LOL Not normal for me :-)

I've been doing really well lately...happy dance.....will write later.

Thanks again, -Pam-

[Guest guest]

Terry,

Thank you so much! These questions are for someone else, and problems I have

not had, so

I figured someone here, might have better insight. I'm sure this has been

mentioned

before, but since it didn't affect me, I must not have been paying attention.

So I now,

found myself at a loss for words. LOL Not normal for me :-)

I've been doing really well lately...happy dance.....will write later.

Thanks again, -Pam-

[Guest guest]

Terry,

Thank you so much! These questions are for someone else, and problems I have

not had, so

I figured someone here, might have better insight. I'm sure this has been

mentioned

before, but since it didn't affect me, I must not have been paying attention.

So I now,

found myself at a loss for words. LOL Not normal for me :-)

I've been doing really well lately...happy dance.....will write later.

Thanks again, -Pam-

[Guest guest]

Pam,

I break them so you can too. I currently take (approximately--it gets a bit

difficult to get exact at this size) 1/4 of a 5 mg. methimazole pill daily.

As for lab copies, I believe you have the law on your side. Others have had

more experience dealing with recalcitrant docs--mine copies each lab for me

when I'm there--but YOU paid for the lab bill, so have right to copies. If

you have a doc that wants to keep you in the dark, get another! You have to

be informed to manage your health properly.

Terry

>

> Reply-To: graves_support

> Date: Sat, 15 Dec 2001 16:11:49 -0800

> To: " graves_support " <graves_support >

> Subject: Tap and medical records question

>

> Hi All,

> From the looks of the traffic I just got out of, I bet you are all out

> Christmas

> shopping. But if anyone is here, I have two questions I could use help on.

>

> 1. Can you break Methimazole ( Tapazole generic?) tablets ?

>

> 2. If your doctor didn't want to let you have copies of your labs, what would

> be the best

> approach?

>

> Thanks, -Pam-

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Pam,

I break them so you can too. I currently take (approximately--it gets a bit

difficult to get exact at this size) 1/4 of a 5 mg. methimazole pill daily.

As for lab copies, I believe you have the law on your side. Others have had

more experience dealing with recalcitrant docs--mine copies each lab for me

when I'm there--but YOU paid for the lab bill, so have right to copies. If

you have a doc that wants to keep you in the dark, get another! You have to

be informed to manage your health properly.

Terry

>

> Reply-To: graves_support

> Date: Sat, 15 Dec 2001 16:11:49 -0800

> To: " graves_support " <graves_support >

> Subject: Tap and medical records question

>

> Hi All,

> From the looks of the traffic I just got out of, I bet you are all out

> Christmas

> shopping. But if anyone is here, I have two questions I could use help on.

>

> 1. Can you break Methimazole ( Tapazole generic?) tablets ?

>

> 2. If your doctor didn't want to let you have copies of your labs, what would

> be the best

> approach?

>

> Thanks, -Pam-

>

>

>

> -------------------------------------

> The Graves' list is intended for informational purposes only and is not

> intended to replace expert medical care.

> Please consult your doctor before changing or trying new treatments.

> ----------------------------------------

> DISCLAIMER

>

> Advertisments placed on this yahoo groups list does not have the endorsement

> of

> the listowner. I have no input as to what ads are attached to emails.

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>

[Guest guest]

I don't know anything about tapozole.

As for not giving you copies of your medical records, why not ask

him/her why you shouldn't have them. Remind the person, that they

work for you and you've paid for them. If all else fails, find a

lawyer and ask a favor to have legal letterhead stationary sent to

them demanding copies of your entire file - not just what " they "

think is important.

ly, I'd change doctors and did because of not giving me

information. I demanded they copy my entire file, in front of me, so

that another could continue my care. There is no reason why you

can't have that, unless, they are hiding something.

Going through the file, that I required copied in front of me,

explained why they didn't want me to have it. It was shoddy care.

This goes back to my pregnancy. I didn't have the glocose test till

the 36th week. It and other routine tests were overlooked.

What I said my sound harsh but denying you, your records is out of

line and harsh. I wouldn't be worried about their feelings either

since they are not being very considerate to you.

Maybe others will have better suggestions. I just don't consider

doctors, of any stipe, beyond reproach - yet they often do.

Best Regards,

> Hi All,

> From the looks of the traffic I just got out of, I bet you are

all out Christmas

> shopping. But if anyone is here, I have two questions I could

use help on.

>

> 1. Can you break Methimazole ( Tapazole generic?) tablets ?

>

> 2. If your doctor didn't want to let you have copies of your labs,

what would be the best

> approach?

>

> Thanks, -Pam-

[Guest guest]

Hey Pam,

I believe you can shave, break, cut the Tap as long as it is tablet and not

capsule.

As for the blood work, ask him why he doesn't want you to have it, (maybe he

hasn't been keeping it all? or wasn't actually running all of the ones you

have been paying for?)...and find out if, in your state, you have a law

behind you to demand them. Tell him if his staff doesn't have the time to

copy them all, you would be more than willing to go through and pull your

labs and go make copies and return the originals.

Let him know that they are YOUR lab results, and YOU paid for them, and you

WANT them and you have a RIGHT to them. Let him know that you want to chart

your progress past, present and future.

Anyhow, thats my opinion...first by asking why, and talking, then get mad if

you have to

TTYL

Jody

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[Guest guest]

Hey Pam,

I believe you can shave, break, cut the Tap as long as it is tablet and not

capsule.

As for the blood work, ask him why he doesn't want you to have it, (maybe he

hasn't been keeping it all? or wasn't actually running all of the ones you

have been paying for?)...and find out if, in your state, you have a law

behind you to demand them. Tell him if his staff doesn't have the time to

copy them all, you would be more than willing to go through and pull your

labs and go make copies and return the originals.

Let him know that they are YOUR lab results, and YOU paid for them, and you

WANT them and you have a RIGHT to them. Let him know that you want to chart

your progress past, present and future.

Anyhow, thats my opinion...first by asking why, and talking, then get mad if

you have to

TTYL

Jody

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About medical records: Is your dr. your endo or primary care physician?

My endo sends all results to my PCP so I could always pick up records

there would I have a conflict. But yeah, the best plan of action would be

to switch.

Good luck and take care, Fay

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[Guest guest]

About medical records: Is your dr. your endo or primary care physician?

My endo sends all results to my PCP so I could always pick up records

there would I have a conflict. But yeah, the best plan of action would be

to switch.

Good luck and take care, Fay

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About medical records: Is your dr. your endo or primary care physician?

My endo sends all results to my PCP so I could always pick up records

there would I have a conflict. But yeah, the best plan of action would be

to switch.

Good luck and take care, Fay

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Hi Pam-

The doctor is legally required to provide you with a copy of your lab

results if you ask for them. He/she can charge you for copying them though.

Medical records (those are the doctors and nurses written notes) are

considered the doctor's property and he/she is not legally required to

provide you with copies. Many do though as a courtesy.

So make sure you specify " lab results " when you ask for your labs. There

may have been a little confusion about what you wanted.

Take care,

> Hi All,

> From the looks of the traffic I just got out of, I bet you are all out

Christmas

> shopping. But if anyone is here, I have two questions I could use help

on.

>

> 1. Can you break Methimazole ( Tapazole generic?) tablets ?

>

> 2. If your doctor didn't want to let you have copies of your labs, what

would be the best

> approach?

>

> Thanks, -Pam-

[Guest guest]

Hi Pam-

The doctor is legally required to provide you with a copy of your lab

results if you ask for them. He/she can charge you for copying them though.

Medical records (those are the doctors and nurses written notes) are

considered the doctor's property and he/she is not legally required to

provide you with copies. Many do though as a courtesy.

So make sure you specify " lab results " when you ask for your labs. There

may have been a little confusion about what you wanted.

Take care,

> Hi All,

> From the looks of the traffic I just got out of, I bet you are all out

Christmas

> shopping. But if anyone is here, I have two questions I could use help

on.

>

> 1. Can you break Methimazole ( Tapazole generic?) tablets ?

>

> 2. If your doctor didn't want to let you have copies of your labs, what

would be the best

> approach?

>

> Thanks, -Pam-

[Guest guest]

Hi Pam-

The doctor is legally required to provide you with a copy of your lab

results if you ask for them. He/she can charge you for copying them though.

Medical records (those are the doctors and nurses written notes) are

considered the doctor's property and he/she is not legally required to

provide you with copies. Many do though as a courtesy.

So make sure you specify " lab results " when you ask for your labs. There

may have been a little confusion about what you wanted.

Take care,

> Hi All,

> From the looks of the traffic I just got out of, I bet you are all out

Christmas

> shopping. But if anyone is here, I have two questions I could use help

on.

>

> 1. Can you break Methimazole ( Tapazole generic?) tablets ?

>

> 2. If your doctor didn't want to let you have copies of your labs, what

would be the best

> approach?

>

> Thanks, -Pam-