Can a GP share the Letters M.H send him?

[loneshadow]

can i ask the GP when i go to the GP, for copies of the letter they send him?

u no when they do assessment am i allowed copies of them?

or r u not allowed to see them?

id really like to no what they say, he always just shows me it alittle bit on the screen in his office

[catkin]

I get copies of all the letters etc from psych etc. I asked my psych if I could get copies and it wasn't a problem. Ask whoever you feel more comfortable with - GP or someone from psych or cmht maybe?

[loneshadow]

ah cool thanks, so it is actually possible i'll ask next time i see GP after easter if i could have copies, didnt no if it was confidential just between them two, thanks

[piglet]

My GP makes a point of showing me any reports from MH centre coz she knows how paranoid I get

I think if you want copies of them to take home you have to put in a written request but it usually quite straight forward.

[loneshadow]

ah ok cool he prints me off letters like if ive any appointment, so i don't see why it would be too much trouble to click print for the assessment reports, i'll ask anyways, and if i have to write to someone i will, thanks

[Devon]

Sounds good. When someone is fully open with you like that it helps you to build up trust and reduces any paranoia.