Posted by BayLeaf on November 3, 2009, at 19:17:25
In reply to My doctor won't release my records, posted by gibbons482 on November 3, 2009, at 18:26:16
No he can't - it's illegal. It's a violation of rights according to HIPAA.
http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/
He has a right to charge a you fee to copy the records, but that's it, unless as you said, he believes that you may be harmed. Let him know that you are aware of your rights as established by HIPAA. If that does not work, call your local NAMI office for assistance. This will annoy them highly.
Personally, I DO NOT RECOMMEND YOU READ YOUR RECORDS. It can simply be hurtful, and is almost always useles. I did it. It was awful. If you need the info for some reason (letigation?) I would let your current T have it. Heck, your new T will gain a LOT by knowing the old you. AND he/she will see how much progress you've made. It would be nice to share that with someone, wouldn't it? If you don't NEED it, let it go.
bay
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