GKLINE wrote:
George,
Well, I don't live directly
in Chicago. I am in a western suburb of Chicago...about one hour's drive away. The doctors here are small-town doctors and their staffs consist of young girls who break the HIPA laws and have no respect for anyone's privacy.
The doctor I see now is an 'out-of-town' Urologist/Gyne. He is about a 45 minute drive for me. I have never had a problem with him nor any of his staff until I asked for my records. I felt myself being forced to explain 'why' I would want them and 'who' would be receiving them. I couldn't get them to understand that I, too, wanted a copy for my own records. This is not a doctor in Chicago--I am sure they are great. Also, when I found there were diagnoses in my Assessment sections of my records that I was never told existed, that upset me.
I have not doctored with anyone but my current doctor since 2008. Finding this doctor was a God-send. He is really great; that is why I am so saddened by all of this--it is unlike him and his staff.
The doctor at the University of Chicago reviewed my records and had his secretary call me to say that I should continue my care with my doctor because he 'seems to be doing pretty well'. I must heed his advice. Please remember that the doctor in Chicago never saw me...so, it isn't that he isn't doing his job well and he seems happy with my records.
I am glad to hear you had such wonderful help! Like I mentioned, success stories are wonderful! I am very happy for you!
I am disappointed with this situation as well.
Thanks for responding.
~Tricia