12-08-2009, 21:12
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Personal Medical Records
I've been thinking about keeping medical records for me and my family on a USB drive or something. Any of you guys doing this?
Upsides/Downsides?
Any tips?
Formats?
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12-08-2009, 21:17
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Makes sense...PDF for format?
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12-08-2009, 21:18
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That's what I was thinking. I've seen a couple with pre-designed forms. MyPHR looks ok and the forms are free.
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12-08-2009, 21:19
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I wonder how hard it would be to get the Doc's office to fill them in as stuff is done?
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12-08-2009, 21:29
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Originally Posted by NousDefionsDoc
I wonder how hard it would be to get the Doc's office to fill them in as stuff is done?
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I thought something like that was going to be the wave of the future 15 years ago...
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12-08-2009, 21:38
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Just some thoughts-
Not sure how the docs are doing where you are, in my area the doctors are charging most everyone for medical records, have substantial lag times for requests (referrals, refills, statement of medical necessity,etc), and have had to cut office staff beyond the minimums. That would lead me to believe that it would be difficult to have the physician update your records. Perhaps if you are using one of those VIP doctor programs you would have no problem or can reach a fee agreement.
Depending on the complication of your health issues it may be worth your while to simply accumulate/input the information yourself. The med list, allergies, and major issues/hospitalizations would be a great foundation. Better would be adding your baseline lab values.
Pretty soon we'll all have chips implanted anyway 
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12-09-2009, 04:28
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My GP/ Surgeon is still pencil to paper,,
But my Cardiologist has all the rooms wired with laptops. If I want a copy of today's whatever, I just ask at the desk on the way out, normally while setting up the next appointment..
The fact that the Doc's, the PA's, or the nurse all record, "Interactively", makes for a longer visit, but I think the data is much more accurate. Most times, we will review the recorded statement before the end of the session.
The VA clinic in KW and VA hospital in Miami also use laptops in each room..
You may be able to take your thumb drive and plug it into the doc's pc while you wait??
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01-09-2010, 09:49
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Saturation
Just some thoughts-
Not sure how the docs are doing where you are, in my area the doctors are charging most everyone for medical records, ...
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You cannot legally be charged for it if it is requested in order to provide evidence for a VA claim.
Edit: Make the request on a VA 21-4142 and it's free.
Knowledge is power.
Last edited by rltipton; 01-10-2010 at 14:09.
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