How exactly do Medical records work? See, I was thinking of joining the military, but on military.com it says that when you go to talk to a recruiter it's a good idea to bring your medical records. I've been to more than one doctor throughout my life, I'm confused, what exactly do I do... it seems impractical to get a report from every health/medical/doctor/hospital facilaty that I've ever been to?? Can someone please expain...
2007-06-21 11:36:33 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
They are talking about medical records pertaining to any issues you currently have.
Not your life long medical records.
IE:
if you had knee surgery 2 years ago, then you should bring all medical records concerning that knee surgery and all medical records concerning your rehab.
Your going to have to expalin any scars you have, so if you had surgery that might effect your enlistment, they need to see the records on it.
If you had your appendix taken out when you were 6 years old, then obviously, they wouldn't need those records.
2007-06-21 12:15:01 · answer #1 · answered by jeeper_peeper321 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know anything pertaining to the military and medical records but I do know what you need to do to get your records. You will need to put your request for medical records in writing with your signature for each medical facility you have been to. They will photocopy your records and provide them to you. Some offices may charge you, especially if your file is really large, some may not. I would call the recruiting office beforehand and ask them what things you need to bring with you and what types of medical records they need. For example, they probably don't need a copy of the report for every time you went to the doctor for a cold or the flu, but they may want things like blood test results, and things related to you heart, back problems etc. This way you won't have to bring a huge stack of papers with you to meet with the recruiter. Hope this helps you a little. My twin brother is thinking of joining the military and wants me to go with him to talk to the recruiter so I will be learning more about all this very soon. Good luck!
2007-06-21 11:47:18 · answer #2 · answered by Michelle S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi! When my husband joined the AF 3 years ago he didn't take his medical records. Like you he'd been so many doctors that it would be impossible to complie a complete medical record. It was only after he told them that he had a brief spell of Acid Reflux that was treated through medication that they requested a letter from his current doctor saying that he hadn't been on medication in 4 years. Just go see the recruiter and if they need to see something in your medical records they will tell you. But if you haven't had any disqualifying medical conditions (like Asmtha) I can't imagine why they would need it. Oh, they will probably want your shot recod though!
Good Luck!
2007-06-21 11:42:33 · answer #3 · answered by mustangsally76 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The most important medical record you will need is the medical questionaire that you will fill out.
If you have shot record or anything medically related, it'd be helpful. I'd recommend having this.
Your most recent doctor should have the most complete medical record and once again helpful, but not required. I wouldn't go searching back farther than that.
2007-06-21 11:51:37 · answer #4 · answered by John T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to bring medical records. If you are in good health, say so. You will have to undergo a medical exam as a part of the enlistment procedure.
2007-06-21 11:40:58 · answer #5 · answered by regerugged 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only your doctor -- and perhaps others within her practice -- should have access to your medical records from you seeing her in the office. If you were hospitalized, she could send your records to the hospital. At that point, your records should still be confidential within the hospital.
2016-05-17 05:43:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I didn't bring any medical records but you do fill out a questionnaire e. I put down that i had double vision when I was four, but the doctor said do you have any proof. I didn't and was cleared.
2007-06-21 13:29:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't worry about it, because the only time MEPS will need it is if a particular medical condition is noticed or brought to their attention. Just get what they ask you to get.
2007-06-21 11:39:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't need to bring anything. If you have a particular problem, it would be a good idea to bring some documentation about it, but ortherwise you don't need any records.
2007-06-21 11:40:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can see present doctor and he can get them if you know thier names,easy.
2007-06-21 11:43:20 · answer #10 · answered by spooky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋