OK thanks paradiso, I actually DONT want my files transfered because they contain senstive information.paradiso105 said:Your personal files don't get transferred automatically to your new family doctor.
Your previous family doctor usually needs to keep a record of your file for up to 7 years (legal reasons). So, the usual procedure is to contact your previous doctor and make arrangements to get your file transferred – the original or a copy of it. Also, if photocopies are needed you might be charged for it but it all depends on the Dr.
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Yeah GB, how did you know??great bear said:Escohort: The doctor in question wouldn't happen to be Dr. Stubbs would it?
Escohort said:Yeah GB, how did you know??
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Very carefully!!great bear said:I found your files mixed up with mine. By the way how did Stubbs ever manage to take the right hand loop out of your winkie?
stang said:Why do people believe, and where does it say, that those files are their own private property?
I believe the only rules are for anyone holding personal information on others is to keep it confidential.
Pioneer said:I wonder who came up with dumb rule?
No, he's talking about your dumb winkie jokegreat bear said:Are you talking about the confidentiality of patients files or Escohort having to attach a one pound lead weight to his winkie?