Dr. Grumpy: "Hi, folks, good to see you again, been a few years. What brings you in today?"
Mrs. Corn: "I wanted to get my MRI results."
Dr. Grumpy: "Hmmmm... I don't show that I've ordered an MRI on you for around 5 years."
Mr. Corn: "She had one last week, and we've been waiting to hear the results."
Dr. Grumpy: "I don't see that I ordered it. Who did?"
Mr. Corn: "We thought you did."
Dr. Grumpy: "No... What was it of anyway?"
Mrs. Corn: "I think it was my head."
Mr. Corn: "I thought it was your back."
Mrs. Corn: "I don't know, it was a body part. Do they do stomach MRI's?"
Dr. Grumpy: "Where did you have it done?"
Mrs. Corn: "Local MRI, across the street."
Dr. Grumpy: "Mmm... Nothing there on you for a few years."
Mr. Corn: "Maybe it was the place over on the north side? You know, the one with the MRI machine?"
Mrs. Corn: "I thought that place closed."
Mr. Corn: "Oh, maybe it was the one downtown, can you look there?"
Dr. Grumpy: "No, I only have access to the Local MRI system. Do you have it written down?"
Mrs. Corn: "It's on my desk at home. I didn't think you'd need to know that, since you ordered it."
Dr. Grumpy: "I didn't order it. What other doctors have you seen recently who may have ordered it?"
Mr. Corn: "We have them written down on the calendar on the fridge. I figured all the records were in the system."
Dr. Grumpy: "Maybe their system, not mine. You should probably check your recent appointments to see which doctor may have ordered it, and contact that office."
Mrs. Corn: "That seems like a lot of work. Wouldn't it be easier if you just ordered another MRI?"
Sigh
ReplyDeleteAh, the eternal question arises; “Qui solvat”?
ReplyDeleteOuch. Can we consider that "Unclear on the concept"?
ReplyDeleteDon’t tell me marijuana useage is benign
ReplyDeleteWhy don't you order a full body MRI just to be sure? And make sure it goes to all of the medical practitioners in Grumpyville. That way it covers all of the bases.
ReplyDeleteSure, we can order another one. How would you like to pay for it?
ReplyDeleteGeez. No wonder you are Grumpy!
ReplyDeleteOver on this side of the pond, the NHS records system is fully joined-up. I'm amazed the US system is so far behind.
ReplyDeleteWhichever doctor I might see -- my own GP, someone I've been referred to, a medic in A&E, consultants in the hospital, even some random doctor on the other side of the country if I fall ill while travelling -- they all have immediate access to my medical records. And of course the new consultation is entered into the records in its turn.