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Post by mom on Mar 5, 2019 1:25:41 GMT
I just switched over to a new functional medicine doctor and when I was filling out my newcomer paperwork there was a page that has me give my dr. access to my prescription history and access to my pharmacy records. I gave him permission because, why not? But then I was thinking later, why does he need to see it? I've never been flagged for prescription abuse or anything like that? Am I missing some 'need' for them to have access to that?
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Post by cindyupnorth on Mar 5, 2019 1:32:23 GMT
If it's a new Dr does he have access to your other records? is it a different medical group? Switching Dr's, and I'm not quite sure what a functional Medicine Dr is? would raise a few alerts I'm sure. That doesn't mean you are drug seeking. It is most likely a prompt they get corporate wise.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 5, 2019 1:32:24 GMT
I just switched over to a new functional medicine doctor and when I was filling out my newcomer paperwork there was a page that has me give my dr. access to my prescription history and access to my pharmacy records. I gave him permission because, why not? But then I was thinking later, why does he need to see it? I've never been flagged for prescription abuse or anything like that? Am I missing some 'need' for them to have access to that? My guess is he wants to make sure you aren't doctor hopping to get opiods and to make sure you haven't forgotten to tell him something in your medical history. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 5, 2019 1:36:38 GMT
Never mind. I just googled what a functional doctor is. He can't write prescriptions so I don't know why he would need to know what you have taken in the past.
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Post by mom on Mar 5, 2019 1:39:58 GMT
If it's a new Dr does he have access to your other records? is it a different medical group? Switching Dr's, and I'm not quite sure what a functional Medicine Dr is? would raise a few alerts I'm sure. That doesn't mean you are drug seeking. It is most likely a prompt they get corporate wise. Its a new office for my Dr. He used to be my Primary Care Physician, but now he is opening his own office and is all on his own now vs. being in a large practice. Functional Medicine Dr's focus on whats the root cause of issues vs. just treating symptoms. I know in the past he had access to my medical records when he was in a large corporate group. Not sure if he does now as I had to fill out a new medical history form. |
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Post by mom on Mar 5, 2019 1:40:48 GMT
Never mind. I just googled what a functional doctor is. He can't write prescriptions so I don't know why he would need to know what you have taken in the past. My doctor writes prescriptions. Got one today. He's a regular MD. |
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Post by mom on Mar 5, 2019 1:43:45 GMT
I just switched over to a new functional medicine doctor and when I was filling out my newcomer paperwork there was a page that has me give my dr. access to my prescription history and access to my pharmacy records. I gave him permission because, why not? But then I was thinking later, why does he need to see it? I've never been flagged for prescription abuse or anything like that? Am I missing some 'need' for them to have access to that? My guess is he wants to make sure you aren't doctor hopping to get opiods and to make sure you haven't forgotten to tell him something in your medical history. Interesting. He has always been my PCP for years. But he has opened a new practice, under functional medicine, and I transferred there so he would still be my Dr. I am allergic to many opioids and its my chart. |
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Post by scrapngranny on Mar 5, 2019 2:12:12 GMT
It is one more way to check for opioid addiction.
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Post by cindyupnorth on Mar 5, 2019 2:16:08 GMT
He has no idea though if you are seeing someone still back at the other Company, or was even seeing someone before. And I'm pretty sure it's a standard form, so EVERYONE gets it, not just you.
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Mar 5, 2019 2:30:55 GMT
Never mind. I just googled what a functional doctor is. He can't write prescriptions so I don't know why he would need to know what you have taken in the past. That is not necessarily true. Depends what other credentials the doctor has, varies by state. Was it related to the Health Information Exchange? www.healthit.gov/topic/health-it-basics/health-information-exchangeIf so, it has more functions than just trying to track addiction. |
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Post by mom on Mar 5, 2019 2:34:58 GMT
Never mind. I just googled what a functional doctor is. He can't write prescriptions so I don't know why he would need to know what you have taken in the past. I don't believe that is necessarily true. Depends what other credentials the doctor has, and may vary by state. Was it related to the Health Information Exchange? www.healthit.gov/topic/health-it-basics/health-information-exchangeIf so, it has more functions than just trying to track addiction. Hmmm maybe this is why. I do remember something about the health exchange but didn’t read it as I was in a hurry to finish my paperwork. |
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Post by mom on Mar 5, 2019 2:36:19 GMT
He has no idea though if you are seeing someone still back at the other Company, or was even seeing someone before. And I'm pretty sure it's a standard form, so EVERYONE gets it, not just you. I’m sure you’re right - everyone has to fill it out. It’s probably just standard. I haven’t had to have a new dr or fill out this paperwork in years so it’s pribably something everyone does now. |
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Post by PrettyInPeank on Mar 5, 2019 3:39:58 GMT
Functional medicine doctors work to find out what's out of whack in your body by looking at its functions. They're real doctors for anyone confused by what they do.
What he is probably looking for is things like antibiotic usage over the years for example. We all know those can wreck havoc on our gut biome, qhich can lead to things like depression, autoimmune diseases, etc. I imagine what he's attempting to do is go backwards to rebuild your body to it's original state. There are just so many prescription drugs that can temporarily or even permanently mess up your body's functions.
I'm impressed by his thoroughness, and hope you get answers and feel better soon.
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Post by mom on Mar 5, 2019 3:46:27 GMT
Functional medicine doctors work to find out what's out of whack in your body by looking at its functions. They're real doctors for anyone confused by what they do. What he is probably looking for is things like antibiotic usage over the years for example. We all know those can wreck havoc on our gut biome, qhich can lead to things like depression, autoimmune diseases, etc. I imagine what he's attempting to do is go backwards to rebuild your body to it's original state. There are just so many prescription drugs that can temporarily or even permanently mess up your body's functions. I'm impressed by his thoroughness, and hope you get answers and feel better soon. Thank you! He has been a regular dr for years but in the last five years or so he has moved away from western medicine towards a more natural ‘heal your gut and heal your body’ mentality. I’m anxious (and to be honest, scared!) to see where this journey is going to take me. My lab results were pretty bad all the way around, so the first order of business is to change my diet and get back in the gym. |
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Post by SallyPA on Mar 5, 2019 3:52:14 GMT
We ask because we use electronic prescription program that, with your consent, accesses prior medications. It’s very helpful for patients who take multiple meds from multiple doctors and don’t know their dosages by memory. We have a separate program with the board of pharmacy for looking up narcotic prescriptions.
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Post by silverlining on Mar 5, 2019 4:27:04 GMT
My dh is a "regular doctor" who has attended some functional medicine conferences. He has a lot of respect for what they do. You're fortunate that your long-time doctor who knows you has done this training and can now help you in other ways.
DH says that there are mostly chiropractors, naturopaths, and MDs who have done the functional medicine training and all of them call themselves "functional medicine doctors." There is no board certification yet for funtional medicine physicians.
He says if it's important to a patient that they see a D.0. or an M.D., they should look at their bio on their web-site to see if they went to medical school, and if they did a residency, and in what field of medicine.
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Post by PrettyInPeank on Mar 5, 2019 4:59:20 GMT
My dh is a "regular doctor" who has attended some functional medicine conferences. He has a lot of respect for what they do. You're fortunate that your long-time doctor who knows you has done this training and can now help you in other ways. DH says that there are mostly chiropractors, naturopaths, and MDs who have done the functional medicine training and all of them call themselves "functional medicine doctors." There is no board certification yet for funtional medicine physicians. He says if it's important to a patient that they see a D.0. or an M.D., they should look at their bio on their web-site to see if they went to medical school, and if they did a residency, and in what field of medicine. Yes, some will say functional medicine practitioners, but those who are doctors are real medical doctors. |
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Post by mom on Mar 5, 2019 5:03:16 GMT
My dh is a "regular doctor" who has attended some functional medicine conferences. He has a lot of respect for what they do. You're fortunate that your long-time doctor who knows you has done this training and can now help you in other ways. DH says that there are mostly chiropractors, naturopaths, and MDs who have done the functional medicine training and all of them call themselves "functional medicine doctors." There is no board certification yet for funtional medicine physicians. He says if it's important to a patient that they see a D.0. or an M.D., they should look at their bio on their web-site to see if they went to medical school, and if they did a residency, and in what field of medicine. Yeah, there is pretty much zero chance I would even consider going to a functional medicine 'doctor' if I didn't know where they went to school, etc. Im somewhat skeptical as it is...but I trust my doctor (we've been using him for over a decade as our family doctor) and while I won't be giving up some of western medicine anytime soon, I do think many things can be treated/healed through other ways besides throwing a prescription at it. But something things DO new a prescription, and he is willing to do that as well. |
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Post by Delta Dawn on Mar 5, 2019 5:38:45 GMT
Any doctor of mine has 100% access to every prescription I have filled since we got Pharmanet which lists all the drugs you fill and where you get them, dosage, dr’s name etc. You agree to them knowing your prescription drug history in the public care system.
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Post by mom on Mar 5, 2019 5:47:02 GMT
Any doctor of mine has 100% access to every prescription I have filled since we got Pharmanet which lists all the drugs you fill and where you get them, dosage, dr’s name etc. You agree to them knowing your prescription drug history in the public care system. I am not really worried about him seeing what I have been prescribed. I have, probably, the least interesting prescription history in the history of the the world. LOL It just confused me, later, when I was thinking about it. I had never had to give that permission (that I recalled). |
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Post by Delta Dawn on Mar 5, 2019 6:31:49 GMT
Any doctor of mine has 100% access to every prescription I have filled since we got Pharmanet which lists all the drugs you fill and where you get them, dosage, dr’s name etc. You agree to them knowing your prescription drug history in the public care system. I am not really worried about him seeing what I have been prescribed. I have, probably, the least interesting prescription history in the history of the the world. LOL It just confused me, later, when I was thinking about it. I had never had to give that permission (that I recalled). You can’t hide anything here. It’s kind of stalkerish or Big Brother watching us. It is our system in my province and it is what it is. |
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Post by kelly8875 on Mar 5, 2019 12:44:51 GMT
Because any doctor you see should be able to know your history. They need to know everything in order to help you properly.
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Post by hannahruth on Mar 5, 2019 13:36:17 GMT
I think it is a good idea so that medical practitioners have this knowledge as there is a wide abuse of prescription drugs that maybe if this information was available to those who actually write the prescriptions a decrease in their use will occur.
Im sure it isn't just you who was asked this question but everyone who attends this practice. Don't take it personally.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 5, 2019 14:58:55 GMT
I have a few friends who are using functional medical doctors. These types of doctors take a more holistic approach to their patients versus specialists who look at only one thing. Functional doctors look at your pharma use to check for interactions not only between meds but also foods, supplements, allergies, and other conditions.
I would allow this kind of pharma access to a functional doctor.
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Post by librarylady on Mar 5, 2019 15:04:27 GMT
Besides monitoring opioid Rx--it lets the dr. know if you are taking something that will create a bad combination if you take x and y drugs.
I think that form is in wide usage as I have had to agree to that even when I did not change physicians.
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Post by hmp on Mar 5, 2019 18:22:42 GMT
As a provider the first thing I do when getting abnormal/unexpected test results is call the pharmacy to see how often my patient is actually filling the prescription. Truly amazing what you find out!
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Post by **Angie** on Mar 6, 2019 4:39:01 GMT
My new gp asked the same - she said it was to make sure the information I had given her was correct and to help if I needed to change meds later on.
She actually called me and said that a medication I took yers ago could be the cause of a current problem. If she didn't have that access, I wouldn't have thought to mention that medication to her.
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Post by likescarrots on Mar 7, 2019 15:10:15 GMT
I would have just assumed it was so that they don't prescribe anything that might react with what you have taken or are currently taking.
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