My doctor has refused to give me either a copy or the original film of my sonogram stating that it is part of her records. I want another opinion on the sonogram which showed some things and I don;'t want to do another one with the second doctor and pay for it again. Why is the sonogram not my property???ANd how can I get it from her?
Is it legal for my doctor to not give me my sonogram results to get another opinion????
No she can not refuse to give you a COPY. However, she can refuse to give you the original (that is part of your permanent records). Most doctors will charge you a minimal fee for the copy but they can't keep them from you. IF she keeps on persisting tell her she can talk with your attorney......if that doesn't get her moving then GET an attorney the courts will get the records for you....and she will be responsible for the court cost (if you have a good lawyer). If you sonogram was done at a hospital then you can get a copy of it from them and just bypass her, however if it was preformed in her office then you have no other choice. Good luck and stick to your guns.
Reply:All you should have to do is sign a consent to release your records to another doctor. Contact your second opinion dr and explain the problem. With your signature and a request from another doctor you should be able to get it no problem. And perhaps this dr should be reported.
Good luck
Reply:You do have a right to a copy...........but I would want the second Dr to do an ultrasound to see if he/she gets the same results. It may cost but when it comes to my health or my babies I wouldn't mess around.
Reply:You have the right to get copies of all your medical record. your doctor should send them or fax them to you within 2 weeks for you request.
To my knowledge, this is a federal disposition.
Reply:If you go to another doctor, the new doctor can get the records from your old doctor. The new doctor can look at the sonogram you already have taken and tell you about it. Don't be shy! It's your body.
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