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I just want to double check with you guys that I did the right thing.
Last week I went to my PCP for a check-up and she asked if I would sign a release of information so that my LLMD would release my records to her.
I said I would think about it, and took the paper. I have no intention of signing a ROI so that she can freak out at my treatment protocol.
She is such a western medicine doctor! She is always asking if I drink a glass of milk a day to help fight off osteoporosis. I am like, um... NO b/c dairy causes inflamination & is the leading cause of osteoporosis in the US. And she doesn't want me taking any supplements that aren't FDA approved.
You know b/c the FDA has my best interest at heart! Whatever.
So I guess what I am asking is some validation that I did the right thing by not signing the release of information.
Thanks
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sutherngrl
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I sure wouldn't sign it!
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randibear
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ain't no way---my primary says i don't have lyme...and when he tried to give me steroids i said no and he said "yeah, yeah, you have lyme. i got it." very dismissive....
don't trust 'em...don't sign it...
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Absolutely NOT.
You could just ask, "what do you want to know? I'll tell you."
From these vibes, though, you may have to find a new PCP as I can see that she may think she has to have that if she is to treat you.
Hopefully, your LLMD or someone from your local lyme supprt groud can suggest someone.
It is sad because, in a perfect world, doctors should be able to communicate. However, your privacy, your treatment protocol and the doctor's future is as risk considering that she seems to be up to no good.
She could just ask you what she wants to know. But to get a paper trail seems risky.
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Thanks for all of your feedback. I am glad I made the choice I did. I got a 'pit feeling' in my stomach when she asked. The good thing is, that she won't be my PCP for long, b/c I am moving out of the country.
Thanks everyone!
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no way jose! i'd still ask why she wants them; good answer; i'll tell you what you want to know. ----------------------------------------------------------
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Tincup
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Tell her if she can't spend time reading all the free available literature out there about Lyme to know any better than what she advised you...
Then the burden of reading your LLMD's chart would just be too much work for her to handle... and you don't want her to strain her itty bitty brain.
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What would she need it for? Oh yeah, anyone who thinks like she does shouldn't be doctoring anyone!!
FDA my foot.
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Hey I agree.
The only I would ever do that would be after I talked to my LLMD. After all You two are a team.
I am blessed to have the GP I have She is interested and talks with My LLMD too learn . and expand Her base of knowledge.
Make sure You know Your Doctors! There are alot of wolves out there in sheeps clothing.
Be as well as you can be. appleseed
think it is bad now .wait till the goverment gets their fingers in it. The only way medicare would pay for IV's,was if I checked into a resthome. Or if I went to the emmergency care twice a day at $1000.00 a pop! be as well as you can be today appleseed
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