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I know there is nothing anyone can do. I am responsible for myself. Depression can get ugly. It is right now. I feel betrayed by a therapist I "was" seeing. Now here records are a part of my medical history. How much help will I be able to get medically? Nothing that can be done. I am very discouraged and feel my patient rights have been violated. I had mentioned that my records were now available to all within the system she is in. I am dropping off the proof for her tomorrow. Nothing I can do nor do I want to do anything. I need help and there is no one to trust with all of the sharing of information!! Okay, blame it on PTSD.
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Ah yes, records! My doc had his own practice and the last two years he belonged to the same hospital when he was an attending but joined a group of doctor associates. Their system is computerized - paperless office! So what happens when I want to know what exactly was done to my big toe ten years ago???? I'm being a bit facetious but it's true. I had been told that all his old records (handwritten, etc.) from his practice are stored in a warehouse!
@shoregal45 Back at you on the chuckle. I have heard these things as well. Sure they are and there is gold at Fort Knox.
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Did you sign a form that allows sharing your information, and if so, who is permitted access? You might tell the doctor's records department to give you a copy of your accessability paperwork. It's totally illegal and unethical for them to disclose any of your patient records without your written permission.
Good luck.
Jim