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Old Jul 02, 2008, 11:25 PM
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I have an update that really aggravated me.

I received a letter and a bill for an allegedly past due $10 copay (that I need to confirm) from my former (and probably senile), unprofessional, and incompetent PDOC today. I quote in full:

"This letter is to inform you that as of today I no longer accept responsibility for your medical condition."

<font color=" blue"> That's a pretty bold statement on his part. I have all of my records from my previous two visits with him, and he never diagnosed me with anything, nor did he provide treatment of any kind. He took a history that was inaccurate at parts because he didn't listen, but it's fortunately really benign. He continues with this really hilarious part:</font>

"I DO BELIEVE THAT YOU NEED CONTINUED TREATMENT (emphasis mine). I suggest that you seek treatment from a qualified psychiatrist either at (XYZ) hospital, or in private practice. I will be available over the next six weeks for any emergency that may occur. This should give you plenty of time to be enrolled in another medical practice."

<font color=" blue">This from the man who told me that Hashimotos Thyroiditis was a cancerous condition (it's an autoimmune disease, not cancer). So tell me, Almighty Grand Wise Doctor, what basis do you recommend that I need "continued treatment" for? I wanted to put this issue to bed and toss it aside as just another unfortunate experience that I'm lucky didn't cause real lasting harm. When he stirred the pot by sending this letter, it made me agitated at it all and made me think that maybe this shouldn't just be left to rest. Here's options I've thought of, and please tell me your opinions:

1)I could send a short, concise letter requesting for the remainder of my records (which would include only that last and 3rd visit), saying that I'll pay a nominal fee for any copy charges. Primarily this would be to see if anything inaccurate and inappropriate was written. He did say he wasn't going to charge me for the session, but it doesn't mean he didn't write anything.
2) If he did use "creative writing" and made a record of my visit, pursue options for filing a complaint.

Thoughts? Other ideas?
Thanks!
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