recording doctor’s visit?
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Lulu….thanks for bringing this up. Patients are entitled to copies of all medical reccords. Unfortunately it takes a bit to receive physician’s reports. I suppose that we had been quite fortunate in that no one ever objected to recording the office visit.
All my best wishes,
MarionWhen I was a patient at Sloan Kettering they would not allow my visit with the oncologist to be taped….she stated the legal department would not allow it…I guess it all depends where you go..you can however request all of your progress notes..they can be released to you.
You can always turn on the tape recorder before going into the doc’s office and have it in your shirt pocket (Men) or in your purse in an open pocket. Most of the newer digital recorders w/pick up the sound quite well. We never had any problems w/any of Tom’s doc’s letting us record visits. If I was not there with him, he told them it was for me so that I could hear everything.
Or yes, taking notes is another way. Have your questions written down and simply write the doc’s answers.
Hugs,
Margaretlourdesalicia….the reluctance of the physician to tape the conversation is surprisingto me. I would try it again.
All my best wishes,
MarionThanks. It’s interesting how doctor’s react…when my dad and mom went to an appointment this last time, I gave them the tape recorder, but Dr. was not okay with it…
Ask the doctor’s nurse before the appointment if the doctor is open to being taped, which will also give him time to not be surprised when you bring your recorder. If the doctor balks after you explain why you want to tape the session, get out paper and pencil and start writing. Or bring a friend who is a good writer. Unfortunately some doctors are just too worried about malpractice suits. But don’t miss the chance to ask every question you can and record the answer the best way you can. Write your questions down before you go. If you don’t understand or didn’t get an answer, ask again. Check your gut … If your heart tells you your doctor is unsympathetic – find another doctor! You and your caregivers must be a team.
Peace.We did that when my mom was first diagnosed. The doctors had no problem with it and really shouldn’t have a problem with it. This is a very sensitive time for everyone involved. We all hear something different. You just want to record the information so that you can go back to see if what you thought you heard, you actually heard.
After are initial visit the doctors always just called my mother to give her an update…of course, she told us what she heard, which is always a little different than what the doctors said. We had to tell the doctors to call us with update, since they just always upset my mother.
Best of luck on your doctors visit.
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