Does your doctor share test results?

After my annual physical, my doctor always sits me down and insists on going over all the test results with me. I am fortunately in good health, so all the numbers come out right where they
are supposed to be, but he reads the whole long list anyway and gives me a copy to take home. There is something wrong with your doctor if he puts up any resistance to this. Sounds a little
paranoid to me.
 
debodun said:
My gastroenterologist's group has what they term "Patient Portal" but they do not put test results there. I even called them an requested a copy of my last blood work. I never received it. No other doctor I visit (cardiologist, GP, ophthalmologist) have what many of you mentioned - My Chart. Is that something you have to request?
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We also have what is referred to as Patient Portal. You do need to request it at each provider. We mainly use Rochester General Health Group or Finger Lakes health and have access to all our records. Seems as though you should be able to also
 

I go to a lab to have blood drawn and request a copy of the results be sent to me also. The request must be made at the time your blood is drawn. I request hard copy because, as you say, you may want it to take to a new doctor. I even request discs of MRI or any imaging for the same reason. It has been helpful because I have had to take copies to another doctor. Saves aggravation.
 
Yup! I get the results of lab work either e-mailed or in my MyChart. If I need a hard copy, I just print one out. I also got discs of x-rays and etc. from back when I was getting my hips fixed. It's easier and cheaper for all concerned.
 
Some labs allow you to sign-up and receive your lab work results online. You will know the results before your doctor's appointment. Lab Corps provides this service.
 
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