[SilkySpeed7]

Okay I have seen a T before. However I want to start fresh and forget the history. I want a new psychiatrist who has no clue about some of my problems. The reason for this is because I want drugs they wouldn't otherwise prescribe me that would help me. For real. So if I go to a hospital that i have never really went before can they somehow find this out or do i have to release the information, I have to sign somewhere right. They cant just call somewhere or whatnot and get my history without my parmission from another facility, can they?

[(JD)]

In the USA yes, you have to sign. However, you have to read everything every paper they give you...and if youcross something out or refuse to sign, odds are they won't treat you. Perhaps if you can have a consult before agreeing to ongoing help, and discuss your "fear" of signing away your rights???? Good luck with this one

with everything being computerized now all amedical personnel has to do is type in your social security number and insurance information and they have your basic history. Not detailed but they know. When I was hit by a car while riding my bike all they had to do was type in my name, lipa card number and birthdate and they knew right away what meds I have been on for the past 10 years, who my primary physician, mental health agency, and dentist were and they asked me if I wanted my therapist contacted. When I was out of state and needed a new refill the phamasy just typed in my medical insurance and my name and birthdate and he had my medication history and was able to do the refill for me.

You can try to refuse signing the papers(but without your records they may not want to treat you) and go by another name and pay cash at each appointment

[jennie]

Not every psych patient discloses all relevant personal information for one reason or another (denial, intentional non-disclosure, incompetence, fear, embarrassment, delusion, addiction, etc.). The psych docs are very aware of this fact.

However, it's in your best interest to find a psychiatrist you TRUST and whom you can discuss your past issues and medical history without fear he/she will be biased and provide you inappropriate healthcare treatment.