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I was trying to get my 9 yr old a new doc. The NP at our Ds2 is great. Does a great job with all of our allergies etc. Ds1 needs a new doc. He probably has a wheat allergy. He's 4ft9 and weight 68 -70 lbs. He also has low muscle tone (i.e. getting occupational therapy). I wanted to get a well visit with the NP but can't because the records (which I have requested twice! :angry: ) from the previous dr (butter ppl) haven't sent them yet!!!

What are my rights? What do I need to do to get them? How long does it take? This time I WILL be picking them up in person!!!!

I feel like crying because, he complained for a week of stomach pain. Then it went away. (I think I was packing him sandwiches for lunch). He's not on a Gluten-free diet, although he eats a lot of Gluten-free foods. Lucky for him he loves rice!

Has anyone else had this problem with a doctor?

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I was trying to get my 9 yr old a new doc. The NP at our Ds2 is great. Does a great job with all of our allergies etc. Ds1 needs a new doc. He probably has a wheat allergy. He's 4ft9 and weight 68 -70 lbs. He also has low muscle tone (i.e. getting occupational therapy). I wanted to get a well visit with the NP but can't because the records (which I have requested twice! :angry: ) from the previous dr (butter ppl) haven't sent them yet!!!

What are my rights? What do I need to do to get them? How long does it take? This time I WILL be picking them up in person!!!!

I feel like crying because, he complained for a week of stomach pain. Then it went away. (I think I was packing him sandwiches for lunch). He's not on a Gluten-free diet, although he eats a lot of Gluten-free foods. Lucky for him he loves rice!

Has anyone else had this problem with a doctor?

Hi, you didn't say what state you are in, but in Mass you need to go in person or mail it on their form to sign a release to have them either sent to the new doc or you can pick them up in person. This is something that they don't make a priority in offices. But on the other hand you should still be able to see the new person and if they need certain records ie: lab tests results etc. they can fax a form over to the pedi and get them. It is called continutity of care and it cannot be denied if another doc requests it. Good Luck.

Phyllis28 Apprentice
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When I went for second, third and fourth opinions for gallbladder surgery I needed copies of my medical records. In order to make an appointment for a second opinion they needed my medical records. I requested them to be sent and it took two weeks. That's when I requested a personal copy of my medical records and made copies. I picked them up rather than wait for the mail. I did have to sign a release.

slmprofesseur Apprentice
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In VA you have to fill out a form (mail/in person). I am going to fill it out in person and will request to pick it up in person- and make copies like you! They will see him for a sick visit but not a well visit. I don't understand!!!

Tomorrow morning I will be a woman on a mission.

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