hudson26
06-08-2008, 08:53 PM
Hello,
I went to a Psychiatrist about 5 or 6 years ago, because I was having trouble telling my parents about my sexuality etc etc. I went there about 3 times, mostly talked about why it made me nervous.
Here I am a few years later, I'm applying for a new job and on the medical history form I had to indicate that I have seen a mental health professional in the past (Federal job).
Unfortunately, the Psychiatrist passed away last year (old age).
HR for the agency is requesting that I be evaluated by a mental health professional (this is the easy part) but they also want copies of my records from the Psychiatrist I was seen by in 2002.
His office number is disconnected, he owned his own practice- is it possible to get these records? How? I have no real way to getting in touch with his office, since he WAS the office.
If anyone can give me any advice I would appreciate it. I plan on contacting HR and explaining the situation but thought it prudent to do a little research on my own first.
Thanks in advance....
I went to a Psychiatrist about 5 or 6 years ago, because I was having trouble telling my parents about my sexuality etc etc. I went there about 3 times, mostly talked about why it made me nervous.
Here I am a few years later, I'm applying for a new job and on the medical history form I had to indicate that I have seen a mental health professional in the past (Federal job).
Unfortunately, the Psychiatrist passed away last year (old age).
HR for the agency is requesting that I be evaluated by a mental health professional (this is the easy part) but they also want copies of my records from the Psychiatrist I was seen by in 2002.
His office number is disconnected, he owned his own practice- is it possible to get these records? How? I have no real way to getting in touch with his office, since he WAS the office.
If anyone can give me any advice I would appreciate it. I plan on contacting HR and explaining the situation but thought it prudent to do a little research on my own first.
Thanks in advance....
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Phoenix
06-14-2008, 12:19 PM
Hello Hudson,
Explain the situation to them; you have done all that can be expected of you.
I cannot see how this can be held against you.
Take care.
Phoenix
Explain the situation to them; you have done all that can be expected of you.
I cannot see how this can be held against you.
Take care.
Phoenix
taape
06-25-2008, 03:11 AM
I wonder what kind of job you are applying for. Do you really want to turn over your medical records to a potential employer. It's good to be honest but why do they need these.
Is this a fitness for duty pre employment physical? I'd be careful about turning over protected health information.
If the doctor only saw you in his private office/business and there's no one taking over the practice then it seems like it's impossible to find those medical records.
Is this a fitness for duty pre employment physical? I'd be careful about turning over protected health information.
If the doctor only saw you in his private office/business and there's no one taking over the practice then it seems like it's impossible to find those medical records.
j2006
06-25-2008, 01:12 PM
Why do they need to look at your files? If they are going to send you to a PDOC for an evaluation then I would tell them that should be sufficiant.
I personally think there is something wrong with what they are asking.
I personally think there is something wrong with what they are asking.