How does one obtain one's "medical history?"

[arrfep]

So I'm looking to get my teeth cleaned at a local JuCo dental hygiene program clinic (I have no dental insurance, and I like to live on the edge). They require my "medical history" for the initial consult. However, I have no idea how to obtain this.

My family's not big on doctors. In fact, I haven't been to a physician in probably 9 years, for my pre-college checkup. Before that, I only ever saw a doc for the yearly athletic physical. And even then, it was completely random where I went. The last time I had a regular doctor was probably before my teens.

Anyway. So my question is, wtf do I get any kind of records of my medical history if I've never had a regular GP, and the times I did see a doctor, I don't have any idea who the doctor was or how I'd find out and get in touch. Is there some kind of central repository for medical information? Like is it all kept in a County record-house or something? Or do I have to go back and do it all over?:laugh:

 

[Turnpike]

Do you have any health problems?
Do you have any allergies?
Have you had any surgeries?
Do you smoke, drink, do drugs?

 

[arrfep]

Originally posted by: Turnpike
Do you have any health problems?
Do you have any allergies?
Have you had any surgeries?
Do you smoke, drink, do drugs?

Are you coming on to me?

 

[Zim Hosein]

Originally posted by: arrfep
So I'm looking to get my teeth cleaned at a local JuCo dental hygiene program clinic (I have no dental insurance, and I like to live on the edge). They require my "medical history" for the initial consult. However, I have no idea how to obtain this.

My family's not big on doctors. In fact, I haven't been to a physician in probably 9 years, for my pre-college checkup. Before that, I only ever saw a doc for the yearly athletic physical. And even then, it was completely random where I went. The last time I had a regular doctor was probably before my teens.

Anyway. So my question is, wtf do I get any kind of records of my medical history if I've never had a regular GP, and the times I did see a doctor, I don't have any idea who the doctor was or how I'd find out and get in touch. Is there some kind of central repository for medical information? Like is it all kept in a County record-house or something? Or do I have to go back and do it all over?:laugh:

I wonder if google has your medical history arrfep! :Q

 

[SphinxnihpS]

Your "medical history", is comprised of all the 'attending physician statements' (charts) from all of the doctor/hospital/clinic visits you have had in your life. You can order your charts from those providers. It generally takes some time, especially if they have a copy service. You may have to pay for them, and fill out forms.

There is no central repository for medical records, thank goodness.

 

[moshquerade]

Originally posted by: arrfep
So I'm looking to get my teeth cleaned at a local JuCo dental hygiene program clinic (I have no dental insurance, and I like to live on the edge). They require my "medical history" for the initial consult. However, I have no idea how to obtain this.

My family's not big on doctors. In fact, I haven't been to a physician in probably 9 years, for my pre-college checkup. Before that, I only ever saw a doc for the yearly athletic physical. And even then, it was completely random where I went. The last time I had a regular doctor was probably before my teens.

Anyway. So my question is, wtf do I get any kind of records of my medical history if I've never had a regular GP, and the times I did see a doctor, I don't have any idea who the doctor was or how I'd find out and get in touch. Is there some kind of central repository for medical information? Like is it all kept in a County record-house or something? Or do I have to go back and do it all over?:laugh:

Are you sure you didn't misunderstand? Usually they just have you fill out a form asking you questions about your medical history. I don't think it means you have to get the exact records from previous doctors.

 

[arrfep]

Originally posted by: SphinxnihpS
Your "medical history", is comprised of all the 'attending physician statements' (charts) from all of the doctor/hospital/clinic visits you have had in your life. You can order your charts from those providers. It generally takes some time, especially if they have a copy service. You may have to pay for them, and fill out forms.

There is no central repository for medical records, thank goodness.

See but this my problem. I don't know who the providers are. It would be roughly akin to me trying to get my automotive service records by contacting all the places I've had my oil changed.

Zim-- ?

 

[Leros]

Originally posted by: Zim Hosein

Originally posted by: arrfep
So I'm looking to get my teeth cleaned at a local JuCo dental hygiene program clinic (I have no dental insurance, and I like to live on the edge). They require my "medical history" for the initial consult. However, I have no idea how to obtain this.

My family's not big on doctors. In fact, I haven't been to a physician in probably 9 years, for my pre-college checkup. Before that, I only ever saw a doc for the yearly athletic physical. And even then, it was completely random where I went. The last time I had a regular doctor was probably before my teens.

Anyway. So my question is, wtf do I get any kind of records of my medical history if I've never had a regular GP, and the times I did see a doctor, I don't have any idea who the doctor was or how I'd find out and get in touch. Is there some kind of central repository for medical information? Like is it all kept in a County record-house or something? Or do I have to go back and do it all over?:laugh:

I wonder if google has your medical history arrfep! :Q

Pretty soon they will

Google Health They can automatically import your medical information from certain health providers. There are few providers now, but I bet it will grow.

 

[TheVrolok]

Originally posted by: Leros

Originally posted by: Zim Hosein

Originally posted by: arrfep
So I'm looking to get my teeth cleaned at a local JuCo dental hygiene program clinic (I have no dental insurance, and I like to live on the edge). They require my "medical history" for the initial consult. However, I have no idea how to obtain this.

My family's not big on doctors. In fact, I haven't been to a physician in probably 9 years, for my pre-college checkup. Before that, I only ever saw a doc for the yearly athletic physical. And even then, it was completely random where I went. The last time I had a regular doctor was probably before my teens.

Anyway. So my question is, wtf do I get any kind of records of my medical history if I've never had a regular GP, and the times I did see a doctor, I don't have any idea who the doctor was or how I'd find out and get in touch. Is there some kind of central repository for medical information? Like is it all kept in a County record-house or something? Or do I have to go back and do it all over?:laugh:

I wonder if google has your medical history arrfep! :Q

Pretty soon they will

Google Health They can automatically import your medical information from certain health providers. There are few providers now, but I bet it will grow.

Wow. I will NOT be importing my medical records.

 

[SphinxnihpS]

Originally posted by: arrfep

Originally posted by: SphinxnihpS
Your "medical history", is comprised of all the 'attending physician statements' (charts) from all of the doctor/hospital/clinic visits you have had in your life. You can order your charts from those providers. It generally takes some time, especially if they have a copy service. You may have to pay for them, and fill out forms.

There is no central repository for medical records, thank goodness.

See but this my problem. I don't know who the providers are. It would be roughly akin to me trying to get my automotive service records by contacting all the places I've had my oil changed.

Zim-- ?

I doubt you will need them unless you have something the dentist needs to consult your chart over.

If that turns out to be the case, you will just have to do as good as you can, or go see a non-NAZI dentist.:laugh:

 

[SphinxnihpS]

Originally posted by: Leros

Originally posted by: Zim Hosein

Originally posted by: arrfep
So I'm looking to get my teeth cleaned at a local JuCo dental hygiene program clinic (I have no dental insurance, and I like to live on the edge). They require my "medical history" for the initial consult. However, I have no idea how to obtain this.

My family's not big on doctors. In fact, I haven't been to a physician in probably 9 years, for my pre-college checkup. Before that, I only ever saw a doc for the yearly athletic physical. And even then, it was completely random where I went. The last time I had a regular doctor was probably before my teens.

Anyway. So my question is, wtf do I get any kind of records of my medical history if I've never had a regular GP, and the times I did see a doctor, I don't have any idea who the doctor was or how I'd find out and get in touch. Is there some kind of central repository for medical information? Like is it all kept in a County record-house or something? Or do I have to go back and do it all over?:laugh:

I wonder if google has your medical history arrfep! :Q

Pretty soon they will

Google Health They can automatically import your medical information from certain health providers. There are few providers now, but I bet it will grow.

Wow, people are really just getting inundated with the view that privacy is unimportant. That is just sick.

 

[Zim Hosein]

Originally posted by: arrfep

Originally posted by: SphinxnihpS
Your "medical history", is comprised of all the 'attending physician statements' (charts) from all of the doctor/hospital/clinic visits you have had in your life. You can order your charts from those providers. It generally takes some time, especially if they have a copy service. You may have to pay for them, and fill out forms.

There is no central repository for medical records, thank goodness.

See but this my problem. I don't know who the providers are. It would be roughly akin to me trying to get my automotive service records by contacting all the places I've had my oil changed.

Zim-- ?

Read Leros's post arrfep!

 

[moshquerade]

Originally posted by: SphinxnihpS

Originally posted by: arrfep

Originally posted by: SphinxnihpS
Your "medical history", is comprised of all the 'attending physician statements' (charts) from all of the doctor/hospital/clinic visits you have had in your life. You can order your charts from those providers. It generally takes some time, especially if they have a copy service. You may have to pay for them, and fill out forms.

There is no central repository for medical records, thank goodness.

See but this my problem. I don't know who the providers are. It would be roughly akin to me trying to get my automotive service records by contacting all the places I've had my oil changed.

Zim-- ?

I doubt you will need them unless you have something the dentist needs to consult your chart over.

If that turns out to be the case, you will just have to do as good as you can, or go see a non-NAZI dentist.:laugh:

i just posted that I didn't think he understood what was being asked of him.

and

he's not seeing a NAZI dentist. he's getting a free cleaning at a college clinic.

 

[arrfep]

Originally posted by: moshquerade

Originally posted by: SphinxnihpS

Originally posted by: arrfep

Originally posted by: SphinxnihpS
Your "medical history", is comprised of all the 'attending physician statements' (charts) from all of the doctor/hospital/clinic visits you have had in your life. You can order your charts from those providers. It generally takes some time, especially if they have a copy service. You may have to pay for them, and fill out forms.

There is no central repository for medical records, thank goodness.

See but this my problem. I don't know who the providers are. It would be roughly akin to me trying to get my automotive service records by contacting all the places I've had my oil changed.

Zim-- ?

I doubt you will need them unless you have something the dentist needs to consult your chart over.

If that turns out to be the case, you will just have to do as good as you can, or go see a non-NAZI dentist.:laugh:

i just posted that I didn't think he understood what was being asked of him.

and

he's not seeing a NAZI dentist. he's getting a free cleaning at a college clinic.

Yeah, I'm guessing you guys are right. Officially, it says "we'll review your medical history" so I assumed they'd want papers or something. But yeah, maybe I'll start keeping copies from now on.

Oh and that Google Health makes me happy I don't have any records to import. :laugh:

 

[idiotekniQues]

ask the insurance companies, they are starting to track all our medical histories so they can screw us later