My doctor wants my mental health records?!


Question: My doctor today told me that he wanted my mental health records and asked me today if he could get them. I had asked why? I am very uncomfortable with it but for some reason I said yes. I don't really want him to have them because I feel as though my mental health should be kept private and should be between me and my doctor. I didnt really like my PCP asking for my mental health records.


Answers: My doctor today told me that he wanted my mental health records and asked me today if he could get them. I had asked why? I am very uncomfortable with it but for some reason I said yes. I don't really want him to have them because I feel as though my mental health should be kept private and should be between me and my doctor. I didnt really like my PCP asking for my mental health records.

your doctor is someone who needs your mental health records to make sure if you ever need medication for something that he would know what not to prescribe because there are diff meds that can clash with psychiatric drugs.

your doc isn't going to judge you and think you're nuts. it's mandatory basically. but if you really feel like it's non of your...doctors...business...then say it.
but if i were you i wouldn't care. he wants to help you. not make fun of you.

Hi Sadie,

If your PCP is asking for those records, its not because he's trying to pry into your "private" life.... rather, its a way of combining all your medical records into one folder - this way should anything happen to you medically or otherwise, your PCP will know how to help you and know how to help your mental healthcare professional help you better.

Take a deep breath. Your doctors are looking at your best interests...they're not trying to hurt you.

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