I know it is. I was on 40mg of valiume + 2-3mg of xanax daily though.
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Benzos why is this on every doctors medical record?
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I know it is. I was on 40mg of valiume + 2-3mg of xanax daily though.
tricomb
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This.
AFAIK, Medical records are not stored in any federal or state databases, and they are absolutely not public record in the USA.
izzy66
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actually there is. it is called "medical information bureau" (mib) and has been around for more than 100 years. they compile data for insurance companies based on medical coding of whatever diagnoses and procedures you've had.
google it.
best of luck to you.
-izzy
tricomb
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^Sketch.... From wikipedia
Still though, this isn't something that a doctor would be able to pull up on a computer, is it?
Still though, this isn't something that a doctor would be able to pull up on a computer, is it?
adam west
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what is the american equivalent of the nhs?
here you had to opt out of sharing medical info, a couple of years ago.
here you had to opt out of sharing medical info, a couple of years ago.
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crestfallen
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I know that the DPS notified my doctor (who I had only seen twice) w/ my prescription records of controlled substances. I was being prescribed adderall and low dose of xanax btw. The next time I went in, he told me he wouldn't prescribe me any controlled meds anymore. I felt bamboozled and was pissed but I kept my cool. When I asked him why I was "blacklisted" he told me it was bc I had gotten 2 CII rx's from 2 different doctors around the same time (all I did was refill a past script a week after I had another filled). Fuckin 2nd time that has happened to me and I live in TX. It's not my fault the pharmacy automatically refills my rx's and then asks me if I want to pick it up w/ my other one.
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In my state anyway, they do background (including psychiatric hospital records) checks and I can't even get certified as an unarmed security guard because of the times I was "sectioned." Also, to the OP, if you overdosed and were taken to XX hospital, then went back for a different condition they have all your information if it's within the same hospital district. Even doctors who are affiliated with that district can get your information on their computers. Example, in 2009 I went to a gastro doc and was scheduled for some tests. He told me, "You had an endoscopy and colonoscopy back in 2000 but I see you're still having problems." Wow, I'm thinking because it was with a different doctor but in the same district.
Another thing with MRI's is they don't like to perform them too frequently because it's costly. Unless you had another injury since your last one, the doctor's are going to refuse if the first one was done within the past couple years. Especially given your age and previous benzo history, it raises red flags and they're going to send you home. It seems unfair and they did it to me and I'm an old woman with emphysema.
The doctors at the hospital were nice in the beginning, gave me a nebulizer treatment and the consensus why I couldn't breath was "panic attack" The intern told me he would give me a small prescription for xanax and I never asked for it either. But when Mr Head Doctor pulled me up in the computer, he came in and said "No xanax for you, sorry." Made me feel like a pariah. Yes, Big Brother is here.
I've only gotten x-rays on my back no MRI but i NEEED something to be done, i stay awake days on end until i pass-out because i cant sleep from my back. I stetch it atleast 2 times a day and do everything i can for some relief.. So what you guys are telling me im gonna be red-flagged the rest of my life?
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Ok I see, so they never gave you an MRI. I misread that sorry. If it was me, I would go to a hospital or doctor that is not affiliated with the last one. The last time I got hurt, I didn't bother going to Memorial because they treated me so shitty in the past. I drove to Miami and they were terrific, even made arrangements to take my "medically needy Medicaid." It really made a difference to me.
It's been so long since I had an MRI but I needed a referral from my primary physician in order to get it done. If he won't give you one, then you may have to change doctors. I'm not sure how it works whether you have HMO or PPO plan. Talk with your mom and see if she can make some calls for you to get the ball rolling. Hate to hear you're in pain and hope for the best!
izzy66
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If the OP is going to the same hospital, or hospitals associated with each other, all the medical records would be shared. It's also very possible that when the hospital verifies OP's insurance, the insurance company may have placed some type of flag.
I brought up MIB cuz someone asked if there is a place that has your med records and they do -as far as procedure and diagnosis codes. I learned about them when I was denied life insurance. Pissed me off and then kinda freaked me out that it was called MIB.
I could get started on a rant about all that but I won't go there... 8(
-izzy
I know it may feel like you've been shorted or are being punished in the short run, but long term I think you'll be much happier if your doctors know about this. It's just to keep you safe.
Swimmingdancer
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Was it the same hospital? If it was, then yes they would have all your records from that hospital on file.
Otherwise they have to request records that they feel are important for your care if the records are held by other facilities. MIB (that other people mentioned) is a database for insurance companies to share into and does not normally contain very detailed information, but if you're using insurance perhaps the info could have been accessible. There is no law in the US preventing health care providers from requesting medical records from other health care professionals/facilities when they feel it is warranted, but in most situations they do notify you or ask permission though.
As for the MRI/CAT scan, it may have nothing to do with your overdose. They often tend to not want to do expensive tests unless they feel it is absolutely necessary and the cheaper tets have been exhausted as they are in cahoots with the insurance companies. Of course this depends on the doctor and the situation. Try going to your GP and asking them to refer you for an MRI.
This is not illegal, it is up to the the doctor.
^This.
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There's some big hospitals in the US so your whole city can have dr's in that network. But yeah they have ways to know when you overdose. They can blacklist your ass here too. More than likely you'll have a hard time getting anything. There are some drs everywhere who just don't give a shit but you don't need to search out benzo scripts. They're evil as shit lol.
muvolution
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This conversation is getting dangerously close to providing information on how to get doctors to write scripts in certain circumstances, and we need to avoid that as those types of discussions are not permitted.
You are never going to be successful in any kind of legal action against the clinic. What you went through is pretty standard, it is withdrawal from heavy drug use, and it is typically extremely uncomfortable. It sounds like the staff did a good job of monitoring your condition and provided benzos when you started getting close to a dangerous point in the withdrawal process. It is standard to go several days of detox before starting on a taper schedule.
If you need pain medication or anxiety medication, pretty much anything scheduled, you are probably now going to have to go to an addiction specialist. They are trained to deal with people who have gotten clean from addiction but still need medication, among other things.
As far as your pain, you need to see an orthopedic specialist and have mri's, cat, whatever you need to find the issue. Then you need to actually treat the issue instead of masking it with drugs, as you will probably not have that luxury due to your history.
Same for your anxiety and insomnia. You will always have a hard time finding compassionate and understanding doctors if you don't have good insurance, so you might as well find a good therapist and work on your psychiatric issues. Meditation, exercise, eating right, etc...
You are never going to be successful in any kind of legal action against the clinic. What you went through is pretty standard, it is withdrawal from heavy drug use, and it is typically extremely uncomfortable. It sounds like the staff did a good job of monitoring your condition and provided benzos when you started getting close to a dangerous point in the withdrawal process. It is standard to go several days of detox before starting on a taper schedule.
If you need pain medication or anxiety medication, pretty much anything scheduled, you are probably now going to have to go to an addiction specialist. They are trained to deal with people who have gotten clean from addiction but still need medication, among other things.
As far as your pain, you need to see an orthopedic specialist and have mri's, cat, whatever you need to find the issue. Then you need to actually treat the issue instead of masking it with drugs, as you will probably not have that luxury due to your history.
Same for your anxiety and insomnia. You will always have a hard time finding compassionate and understanding doctors if you don't have good insurance, so you might as well find a good therapist and work on your psychiatric issues. Meditation, exercise, eating right, etc...
i didnt think it would thats why i asked if it was worth it. So for the rest of my life ill be blacklisted for a stupid mistake i made as a minor? That sounds like total shit to me. I dont need insomnia medication i dont sleep because my back pain.