Mrs. Chart: "Hi, I have an appointment next week, and I need you guys to get my records before then."
Mary: "Okay, but we can't get your records from other places. You need to contact them, and fax a release."
Mrs. Chart: "I've seen 3 other neurologists, and been admitted to 2 hospitals for my problems. I'd think you'd want to have their notes."
Mary: "Yes, the doctor would, but again, you'll need to contact them and have them send records. We can't get them without a release. You can come in here and sign one, or I can fax one to you."
Mrs. Chart: "I don't have time for that. I'm busy. You need to just call them yourself. You can tell them I told you to."
Mary: "Ma'am, it doesn't work that way. There are privacy laws and..."
Mrs. Chart: "Oh, you're one of those practices. Never mind."
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[quote]I've seen 3 other neurologists, and been admitted to 2 hospitals for my problems.[/quote]
I'm thinking those neurologists were called in by the other kind of brain doctor. And I'd certainly check out what kind of service the two hospitals specialized in.
Some times your Spider-Sense tingles and sometimes it shrieks in sheer terror.
stay safe.
HIPAA: not just a good idea, IT'S THE LAW!
Hmmm. I can't think of any situation where arguing with someone who needs a neurologist for a mental problem would turn out well.
But that's just me, and I may not be "sane" (tm).
Oh, you're one of THOSE patients.
My my. My. Always knew you were one of THOSE Yak Herders.
skidmark and Richard summed it up. A lucky escape.
Knock knock.
Who's there?
HIPPA.
HIPPA who?
*gasp* I can't tell you that!
Oh you're one of those law abiding practices!
HIPAA, not HIPPA.
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