You ALWAYS need a copy of your labs.

[DSRIGGS]

Ugh. I wish it was easier to get copies of labs here in the UK! I had been lucky, but this last time (Dec draw) I am still fighting to get a copy as it is not typical to release info to patients. Total pain in the ass!

That really stinks. I honestly believe that I would be dead and or on 24/7 TPN without access to my labs. Is there a board or person to whom you cancontact and fight this policy? I just can't see how you don't have the right to your medical records.

 

[southernlady]

That really stinks. I honestly believe that I would be dead and or on 24/7 TPN without access to my labs. Is there a board or person to whom you cancontact and fight this policy? I just can't see how you don't have the right to your medical records.

Unfortunately not all countries see your medical records AS YOUR medical records. So if a country doesn't consider them YOUR records, then you do not have a right to them.

I don't know how the NHS works...

 

[Spiky Bugger]

Unfortunately not all countries see your medical records AS YOUR medical records. So if a country doesn't consider them YOUR records, then you do not have a right to them.

I don't know how the NHS works...

We might ask @kirmy ...

 

[kirmy]

You have total access to your medical records under the freedom of information act. All you have to do is put your request in writing to your doctor. I have never had to do this. I just asked and then asked again until they printed me a copy. I know GP surgeries are stupidly busy but I find negotiating with your GP and getting a note put on your file means it is easy just to get print outs in the futur.