Runaround 2

[6TIMES]

Hi to everyone have a good day, thanks for the replies to my last post and I have started a file for all of my correspondence, i received this letter this morning, dated the 6th of November so I'm glad that i chased it up as suggested, think the letter gives me better news than i expected, thanks again for your advice.

[BobD Volunteer]

All sounds about normal for somebody with AF so good news really.

[Finvola]

Well done 6times for your persistence. Keeping copies of everything connected with our health is essential, I think - especially if we are seeing different docs in more than one centre.

[secondtry in reply to Finvola]

Absolutely, back in the day it was very different, today you can talk to many different medics and non-medics, things get lost and sometimes they don't devote sufficient time to the case history. I always request copies of all tests and have a 'reminder list' with me for any consultation. As well as making notes after each consultation. OTT I don't think so, it has been helpful not least in feeling more in control of your treatment.

[CDreamer in reply to secondtry]

I can’t get copies of anything other than bloods - I can reports of tests - but never copies - it’s the protocol of our local Trust.

[CDreamer]

I tried to get copies of x-rays & was just told no. It depends upon the organisation & who ‘owns’ the report.