How far back can doctors or psychiatrists go into your medical history?

Question

for instance if i'm an adult now and was diagnosed as a child with a disorder, can the doctor see what I was diagnosed with as a kid.

Answer 1

If you kept a good doctors that you saw records list they can go way back. Sometimes records do get destroyed or lost over the year's they are your records, I learned this the hard way. After a x-ray or CT get it & keep it. In your case you just need to know the Dr. name & sign the release of Information form from HIPPA and your doctor will have all your records that you request. Good luck.

Answer 2

Where is the Doctor going to look for it? You provide the medical history if you are going to a new Doctor. Unless you provide him with the Dr.s or Hospitals where you were treated there is no way. Also, you must sign a form that allows them to request your medical history from specific places. So, calm down your medical history is protected from prying eyes