He's bound to write to your GP {are you copied into the lett

PowerOn

Hello everyone,
as I am new I have been looking through old threads for info and found this in relation to a visit to a specialist, "He's bound to write to your GP {are you copied into the letters?}"

I never considered asking anyone to send me copies of any reports to my gp, do people do that?
I may ask the specialist I go to next and see what the reaction is.

Avrielle

I ALWAYS request copies of letters to be forwarded to me.

1 - it gives me the information I need as sometimes there is extra 'afterthought' information included that wasn't discussed fully at the appointment.

2 - It gives me a clear idea of what is being done, what treatment they are considering and what information my GP is being given.

3 - I need to keep all paperwork regarding my health to use as evidence when I need to see the Job Centre or a re-assessment of my benefit claim.

4 - I like to know what is being written and shared about me.

5 - If there is any incorrect information or treatment plans etc that I do not agree with or want more information on, then I can find out and do something about it as soon as possible.

Heather65

Hi poweron,
i tend to ask for copies of letters to be sent to me so i can see what is being said and done about my treatment,ive asked for my recent mri results to be sent to my doc so my chiropractor can also have a look as i was not happy about the results ,
Its also good so you can refer back to them ,
Heather

dreamdaisy

I changed my mind about this and now I do get copies of letters: I don't necessarily understand the medical-speak they contain but they provide a useful record of what is what. DD

pinkbritishstars

One of my non-arthritis related consultants always sends me a copy of the letter he's sending to my GP.

xx

hileena111

Hi
I always asked to be copied into letters.
I'm nosey.....like to know whats going on....even if I cant do medical speak either I have an idea and its a record.
In this area any different doc/consultant you see you have to ask to be copied in to the mail. Not just assume you will get a copy.
Love
Hileena

mig

I have automatically had letters from hospital after each visit.Mig

Colin1

You need to ask the receptionist on the clinic you attend but yes you are entitled to be coppied any letters.
Colin

tillytop

Hello Poweron

I always ask to be copied into letters - some specialists do it automatically, others don't - and if I don't get a copy following an appt I ask the GP surgery for a copy. That way I know what's been said (which sometimes makes me wonder if I was attending the same appt as the consultant :roll: ) and also I have copies to give to other specialists if necessary because I have found that specialists don't always talk to each other.

Tillyxxx

PowerOn

Wow Thank you everyone.
I will be phoning around and asking for copies from the last few people I have been to see.

PowerOn

I phoned and asked for copies from one hospital lovely lady no problems just have to pay a £10 fee, maybe that is because I didn't ask for them right away and they have to go through red tape to get them. Am also getting photo of my barium swallow test which will show the lump in my throat- that is a little freaky- but I need to know.
When the test was done I could hear one person saying to the other, "look do you see that" kinda freaked me out right there and then.
They were being quiet but I was looking to see what they were doing behind the screen!
Oh boy this is a little unnerving.
Am glad I know to ask as it is best to know then hide.