missed alot of appointments due to social withdrawal, depression, and low moods? just recently i have it a bad spot with my mental health and ive not been able to leave my flat, or clean up or look after myself, im awaiting a second opinion for an accurate diagnosis and treatment, im 29. ive had a really tough traumatic life since 16. never lived or formed relashionships, or worked or done anything with my life. i live in a tiny one bedroom flat and feel eager to get on with my life, but feel crippled by my symptoms......just recently ive felt paranoid about whats in my ' medical notes' ? and will it affect areas of my life, like employment, if i wanted to emmegrate, which i do. ive been worrying recently will my gp or doctors surgery be able to hold anything against me, or will it go on any records or medical notes that ive missed alot of appointments?? and will them records tarnish my life? will it go on any records that ive missed appointments, like medical notes which might
2007-02-22 00:05:32 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
brandish and affect other areas of my life?? and in turn prevent me from doing things with my life? i feel worried and paranoid about this, does anyone know about this?
2007-02-22 00:06:47 · update #1
Your medical records are confidential and will not be read by employers/immigration services.
Good luck getting on with life.
2007-02-22 00:16:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please let me assure you of one thing. NO, missing a lot of appointments will not tarnish your medical records at all.
Now let me re-assure of another fact.
Your Medical Records are PRIVATE, they are protected by the Doctor/Patient Confidentiality Law.
So, let this be one less thing you worry about. It sounds like you have plenty on your plate as it stands right now, try to not add anymore,especially something like this.
Emotional issues are tough, and I pray you will make it through this tough time in your life.
Best Of Luck To You.
Now, go open the window of your flat, and take a deep breath, everything is going to be ok.
2007-02-22 08:21:10 · answer #2 · answered by Aunt Henny Penny 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No one can access your medical records other than you and your doctor-BY LAW!
You can give your consent at your descretion and only at your descretion unless you are a ward of the state in which they would decide. But even so, they are VERY regulated as to who, what, where, when, etc!
There are many of us that have not had a cushy life since childhood but feeling sorry for yourself is not the answer. Getting on with life and putting the past behind you in my opinion is the best therapy anyone could receive! We can change the future but not the past!
Best of luck to you!
This is not intended as any medical advice or recommendations to you. It is soley my opinion based on my personal experiences!
2007-02-22 08:14:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Work on today. Tomorrow will take care of its self.
I'm not a medical person... so perhaps I don't understand.... but you say you are "crippled by my symptoms". I might suggest a simple approach: You are allowing your symptoms to control you, but you recognize them for what they are. Choose not to allow your symptoms to control you. I know it's hard, but certainly worth a try.
BTW: Leaving the country won't do anything for you. Your problems will go with you. Work hard on getting better!
Good luck!
2007-02-22 08:20:14 · answer #4 · answered by Common Sense 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋