I understand HIPAA rules, but still ...

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gsabc · #1 Post by **gsabc** » Fri Apr 04, 2008 6:57 am

Had my physical Tuesday, with blood tests and all. Yesterday, there's a message on my answering machine from the doctor, wanting me to call her about the results. Nothing else in the message. I know they can't leave information on machines because of the HIPAA regulations, but it does nothing for my mental state. Good news? Bad news? Status quo? Retest needed because of a screwup? At least give a hint.

PlacentiaSoccerMom · #2 Post by **PlacentiaSoccerMom** » Fri Apr 04, 2008 7:27 am

My doctor has a form that I signed that allows for them to leave an answering machine message or send a fax.

marrymeflyfree · #3 Post by **marrymeflyfree** » Fri Apr 04, 2008 11:35 am

Same here as PSM mentioned...I signed a form allowing them to give info to me or NN over the phone. But both my internist and midwives do the same thing for routine tests: if it's normal, they don't call at all or they just send a little postcard saying everything is kosher.