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I totally understand and am kinda in the same boat. I don't really trust doctors either. and I don't tell people things cuz the only way to protect myself is to keep it inside, imo!
but here's what I would do. I'd get as much ROI forms and papers as you can. even get a digital recorder and record convos as people explain things to you. then I'd consult with a lawyer! releasing health information and forcing a person to comply with or consent to something is a crime. let the lawyer tell you exactly what medical people can do and not do.
I've had a little run-in with that myself. I think at one point, I drafted my own ROI form (different than the general ones) and used that. I think if medical people can't adhere to the privacy rules and laws, then screw them!
I have a lawyer right now for a car crash case, and even all the records he needs is f-ing scary! and I flat out told him that there was no way in h*ll I'd ever take this to court cuz then ALL my medical records become public (not only the other lawyers seeing them but the county where the court is, people could go look them up)!!! hearing him explain that possibility to me, I think scared the holy living **** out of me!
and insurance companies aren't much better either. and never sign a blank ROI form, if people tell you they will fill in later the info about who it goes to or is for! cuz some of those say photocopies are valid - meaning multiple copies could be made and filled out later! (used for god knows what purposes)
holy cow, now I'm sounding a little paranoid...
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