Since leaving my pediatrician about 3 years ago, I've just gone to doctors provided on my college campus. I have scheduled an appointment with a new GP for next week. I've had quite a few health problems in the past and have been to a few specialists (ear/nose/throat, uralogist, cardiologist etc.) for quite a good period of time. Would it be best to bring those old records or just make a list of every 'problem' I've had in the past?
Thanks :)
2007-08-28 05:33:01 · 9 answers · asked by JennyLane 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Bring whatever info or health records you have. The best way for your doctor to get to know you and your health background is with those records. He will need those to give you the best care possible.
2007-08-28 05:37:39 · answer #1 · answered by blue eyes 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make a copy of the records. Then mail a set to the office so they will have them before the doctor sees you.
When you go, you will also be asked to fill out a form about your previous medical history.
If you are taking medications, bring a list of them and you can attach it to the form instead of writing them all down again.
2007-08-28 05:35:54 · answer #2 · answered by ignoramus 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, it's always good to bring ur past records when seeing a new doctor in my opinion b/c then they can understand ur medical situation.
2007-08-28 05:36:24 · answer #3 · answered by Joshua C 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your old doctor will be able to provide them for you. Or at least release them to the new doctor.
I would think that it would be helpful to the new doc to have them anyway.
2007-08-28 05:38:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely, It will help the doctors with the diagnosis.
2007-08-28 05:37:53 · answer #5 · answered by Ralph Z 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your new dr. office will have you sign a release for records, just make sure you list all the dr.s youve seen. goodluck.
2007-08-28 05:43:13 · answer #6 · answered by deedee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes; bring all your medical records...as well as if you go to a new dentist...bring all your dental records...and so forth.
2007-08-28 05:35:56 · answer #7 · answered by Bills, Bills, Bills... 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes. Then he can see at a glance what your problems and treatments have been.
2007-08-28 05:36:35 · answer #8 · answered by lighthousecastle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
defo
2007-08-28 05:36:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋