Posted by jane on March 30, 1999, at 15:37:03
In reply to Re: Medical Records, posted by Elaine on March 28, 1999, at 17:51:18
Elaine - you mention subpoenas - I would like to know from anyone out there if my info is correct. I think if you ask your own doctor to testify about your case in court (re divorce,etc) THAT opens your doctor's file on you to anyone, ie. the opposing lawyers. Am I right? In my case years of all my medical records were opened to court, now I am very careful about what my psycharist puts in writing. And yes, it does affect the working relationship. - jane
Also,consumers may want to know that some major insurance companies cooperate and submit medical info to an organization called 'MIB' "medical informatioon bureau". There,your medical info is shared by insurance companies. (diagnosis,not doctor's notes)
poster:jane
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