Re: Thanks/New Dr !

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> The new GI that I asked my gyno to refer me to, his office nurse

called me on Wed to set up the exam. I was surprised it was so

soon.

Anyway, the nurse was very nice and explained things, unlike my

current GI's staff. I asked her if she could possibly acquire

previous medical records to help the doctor elvauate my present

condition, and she said she would think it best to try. Also,

wanted to see ifshe could get my records from my current GI,

and Itold her GOODLUCK, because they would not give them to

me upon two verbal requests and one faxed to their office.

My prayers are being answered......

Sandi in WV

Sandi,

It seems that you have found a better doctor just in the nick of

time. I was intrigued at your comment that your present GI would

not give you copies of your records, either by personal request,

or by fax. This is a violation of your rights, and legally, he cannot

withhold your medical records. All you need is an authorization

for release of records, and they have to give them to you. I have a

copy of a release if you should need one. They may charge you

for copies, some practice's do, and some don't, and they may

request a few days notice, but they CAN NOT, by law, restrict you

from obtaining copies!

This other GI sounds much more aggressive and interested in

finding out the cause of your problem, instead of just treating

symptoms with no follow-through. Good luck on your ultrasound

and upper endoscopy on Thursday. I hope they find out what's

causing you troubles.

With hope and prayers,

Heidi

Heidi H. Griffeth

Bluffton, SC

State and Regional Representative

Pancreatitis Association, International

Note: All comments are personal opinion only, and should not

be a substitute for professional medical consultation.