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Will my doctors or phyc get notified for ER from OD

Haha me too Jakeperson. Drug fucked, lol, what a UserName, and in the context it was given I found that shit kinda funny :)
 
I've been in the hospital twice for suicide attempts and they didn't tell my psychiatrist either time. They weren't overdoses though and I was released under my own cognizance, not sure if that makes a difference.
 
Mr Blonde said:
^ Ha ha, any part in particular?

I also forgot to add, if a doctor is going to prescribe an S8 medication to someone known to be drug dependent or a drug seeker, they must seek authority to do so.
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My GP just upped me to 60 X 80mg oxycontin + 20mg supplementary as needed per month. I'd hate to tell him my drug history since I was 13 (Almost 25 years ago). At least it seems he enjoys talking to me on a "peer level", not using laymen terms "Here is your prescription. Just take these pills after food" typical stuff ;) Still, I do take these for what they're supposed to be for, pain not responding to non narcotics.

Now it's time for sleep, my scheduled watching our bub begins in 4 hrs :\ I've tried to sleep in our bed 3 times tonight, too restless. Took the last 2mg xanax a friend helped me with in HOPE I can get some sleep. Damn insomnia....
 
Benzos was a big problem for a long time but i beat themGood work brother.
Other than that i pretty much have used/abused most drugs.What about OxyContin?
Had some Propofol the other day that was great fun. WTF you doing hanging around anesthetics for?
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Apparently my message is too short.
 
Great info Mr. B. Didn't know half of that and it isn't the easiest info to get hold of.

These records are transmitted to the appropriate body I believe
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In SA they do this with the hard copy once a year I think...can't remember exactly where I heard that but pretty sure it was a pharmacist.

Surprised we don't have a network like Pseudo watch for prescription meds yet. Not sure if it'd be a good or bad thing...might allow doctors to relax a little bit and prescribe what is required without fear of coming under questioning if the patient is doc shopping etc.


DF - let us know how it goes. I think if I were the police officer that dealt with you and found out you were on ritalin, dex, benzo, barbs I'd most definitely contact your doctor. I think a GOOD police officer would do that if you overdosed and were found to be on all that...might not be a problem but I'd at least ring and let your doc know.
 
Surprised we don't have a network like Pseudo watch for prescription meds yet. Not sure if it'd be a good or bad thing...might allow doctors to relax a little bit and prescribe what is required without fear of coming under questioning if the patient is doc shopping etc.
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I'm surprised as well... maybe they think the current system is good enough? They don't catch on quickly but they give you plenty of time to go to a few doctors and get yourself into trouble.

The hard copy does usually stay in the pharmacy until they send it out. They need it there for when they are audited. There is a lot of other paperwork associated with S8 drugs though.

Like I said, if there is anything else you need to know just ask and I'll get back to you. :)
 
I used to work as a nurse in the ED and also psych wards, and 'the_puppy' is correct - haloperidol (haldol) is commonly used in EDs, also olanzapine (zyprexa) but it's all just speculation as it could have been anything. I query why they would have been considering giving midazolam to a suspected OD, but whatever. I can also tell you that having anti PSYCHOTICS (notice the spelling ;p) will not send you crazy. Haldol might give you some side effects but for short term use, it won't hurt you beyond that.

Usually when I go to a ED, I make sure the local GP they have on file is NOT my methadone prescriber and possibly make it a random local doctor I have been to only once or twice. However, I am assuming they got your docs names from the scripts. My opinion is that it would be breaking confidentiality for a health professional to call up your doctor and discuss your case with them unless they are on your file as being your doctor (you know, when you sign in at the front desk and the secretary asks you.) The doctor on your file will be sent a short note summing up your hospital stay. Any other sharing of info is supposed to require you sign a release.

Having said that, anybody can say anything to anyone and it can't be unsaid. And you know how some people can have certain views on things and think they are "doing the right thing" against the junkie criminal scum. If you find out that someone has told your doctor and you can ascertain who it is, you can report them for breach of confidentiality to the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA -this is the new National combined Medical Board, Nurses Board, podiatry, chiropractic, physio, dental, psychology etc etc.)

I really don't think it would be that much of a problem tho. Like you said, it was only a GP and a psychiatrist. Most people that have a psychiatrist, have a GP too. You aren't doctor shopping. Perhaps the psychiatrist might not like someone else prescribing in his area of specialty, idk.

Tip: When you go to a GP for any type of psychoactive drug, don't tell them you have a psychiatrist because IME they don't want to step on the psychiatrists toes n prescribe anything.

Re my experience with Medicare sharing info please see this post.

EDIT: Actually please refer to the bottom of page 2 in this document "Nurses and midwives are encouraged to telephone the Drugs of Dependence Unit to discuss cases where guidance or advice is required." However as your drugs were prescribed, I would still report a health worker if they tried to report you.
 
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I swear I made a response to Aura Lee's post and now it is gone?

Anyway, I just said that it's great that someone with experience working in the ER has finally posted here.

I also asked if much, if anything, would happen if you reported a health worker for reporting you to the DDU. I imagine that they would probably come down on the side of the health worker who is trying to be circumspect.
 
You'd be surprised at how much information is shared within government health services. In fact, Queensland Health has recently published a new policy allowing staff to provide police with confidential patient information, provided the Queensland Health staff member believes the police are investigating a crime.

In terms of someone getting in trouble for communicating patient info with the DDU, right now any Queensland Health employee can inform any other Queensland Health employee of any information considered relevant to the care and treatment of a person. This is so broad that it means virtually anything can be passed on.
 
Flexistentialist said:
You'd be surprised at how much information is shared within government health services. In fact, Queensland Health has recently published a new policy allowing staff to provide police with confidential patient information, provided the Queensland Health staff member believes the police are investigating a crime.

In terms of someone getting in trouble for communicating patient info with the DDU, right now any Queensland Health employee can inform any other Queensland Health employee of any information considered relevant to the care and treatment of a person. This is so broad that it means virtually anything can be passed on.
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Really when did this happen? got any links
 
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