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slackmaster

(60,567 posts)
Fri Aug 3, 2012, 07:21 PM Aug 2012

I have a question about handling inaccurate information in my medical records - Type 2 Diabetes

On July 13 I saw an internist I'll call Doc 3 for a sinus-related issue that turned out to be an abscessed tooth. I had never seen that particular MD before, and in discussing medication she said "Your records say you have Type 2 Diabetes."

I was shocked by this, but it did explain why the previous internist Doc 2 I had seen in the group asked me if I was diabetic.

The problem is that I have never been diagnosed with any form of Diabetes, nor have I been given a test for it.

I pointed out to the doctor that my most recent metabolic blood panel showed Hemoglobin A1c below 6, which it has always been, and glucose at 95 on a non-fasting test (sample taken about 90 minutes after gorging myself at breakfast.) The cover page that my previous doctor, Doc 1 wrote stated that my results were all in the normal range, and that "Your sugar looks fine." I assume that he said that because the doctor before him, Doc 0, whom I fired for not listening to me (not in the same group) had been on a Mission from God to diagnose every patient and their kids and pets with Diabetes. I had mentioned that to Doc 1.

Clearly there is nothing in my record that would qualify as diagnostic for Diabetes, but my record says I have Type 2.

Doc 3 agreed with me but said she could not delete the information from my record. She said she would mark it as "In remission."

I asked the records department of the group what to do. They sent me a form to fill out. Very simple, just two pages.

I intend to fill out the form as briefly and clearly as I can (I do tend to be verbose,) and attach a copy of Doc 1's cover letter and test results.

Question for the Hive Mind: Are there any pitfalls or dangers I should be wary of?

Obviously I don't want my records to say I am diabetic when I am not. It confuses the doctors, and would be disastrous in the event I have to apply for life insurance some day. The ACA provisions on pre-existing conditions would save me on private health insurance, but it's still not right.

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I have a question about handling inaccurate information in my medical records - Type 2 Diabetes (Original Post) slackmaster Aug 2012 OP
OK, a bunch of people read my post but nobody chimed in, so I filled out the form and mailed it slackmaster Aug 2012 #1
 

slackmaster

(60,567 posts)
1. OK, a bunch of people read my post but nobody chimed in, so I filled out the form and mailed it
Sat Aug 4, 2012, 02:17 PM
Aug 2012

Here's what I think happened:

The first time I saw Doc 1 I ran my mouth too much about Doc 0's poor performance and confused Doc 1. I suspect he got confused and put the Type 2 as a preexisting condition in my record.

His comments on my October 2011 test results basically say "These numbers are great!"

I've placed a bet with myself that the next doctor who sees similar numbers without a diagnosis of Diabetes is going to say "Wow, these numbers are TERRIBLE! You're all messed up!"

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