I keep some info just for my pdoc. My pcp does not get as much info. He does not have ny current diagnosis. He does not need it!

I just saw a sleep doctor and told him I have severe depression, which is what Bipolar Depression is! My pdoc and my pcp want the records and I am not about to tell my pcp about bipolar.

My pcp doc had said, "If you are having increased depression, please call us to keep us in the loop!'" "Why?" I had asked. "So we can support you, he'd answered. "Oh really? how so?" I had asked. He'd stammered a bit, then had no answer!
Just what I had thought. No good reason to let him know. I'd kept telling him I have a pdoc for assessments and for psych care.

I know several people who code for the local medical center and tell me about how they read charts and problem lists, etc. They see my chart while doing coding for billing. I am not about to put my full info into those charts. They promise confidentiality, but too many eyes are upon/into personal charts on the bogus promise of any confidentiality. I live in an area where everyone knows everyone else and his/her brother and grandparents, etc.

I do not lie as a rule. I will keep medical info to myself if it benefits me and my overall well-being.


WC