Information, Please

[RLKMCD]

I'm having a real problem getting my test results from my doctor. He and his staff act like they're keeping state secrets. I*'m trying to find another doctor but the ones I've contacted want my test results and I don't have them.
The information is mine, isn't it? I paid for it. WHat's the big deal, or is this normal?

[bryant12]

i just started going to a doctors that has all blood work done at the office when i asked about my blood test results they printed them out and just gave them to me , it always was before i had to go to the hospital records department or the lab i went to and ask for a copy , very strange i can't believe they would hold them from you.

[joditackett]

hey, all that you have to do is go to the department in the hosp where you had it done at and ask them for a copy of your results. they may ask for your ID but they will give it to you.  your results belong to you.

[Barb135]

I agree with the other comments - they ARE your tests, you paid for them and your doctor is obligated to give you copies.  Every time I go to my pcp, they give me a copy of my lab report for my records.  My endo just puts on the lab order for the lab to send me a copy...........you are entitled to those results; BUT as Mellowscout said - you should not be required to bring a copy with you to a new doctor - I've always just signed the form and had them get my records from my previous doctor........

[Mellowscout]

I agree with dawnangela, your tests are your right.  And you shouldn't have to have them for a new doctor.  You should just sign a form allowing them to fax your old doctor for your results, so don't let that stop you from finding a better doctor then the one you have right now.

Mellowscout...best of luck.

[dawnangela]

No you have a right to your test results if you want them..And if you find a knew doc they should be sent on to him/her..Your tests your right..Dawn