If the results were 'bad' someone would more than likely ring you or send you a letter saying you need to go down as well as saying why. They wouldn't just leave you in the lurch. It tends to be that you find out quicker (apart from delays and stuff) when it's bad news. There is also the factor that the post isn't 100% reliable too.
I was thinking that, too. But I do already have a GP appointment already booked for Friday [my regular check in], and obviously they know that. Does the same apply for MH records in this case, ie non disclosure in the case of how it might effect the person, for physical stuff? That's just what I'm wondering..
They should disclose everything about physical health. Obviously there's always if's and but's though as at first if there is something going on then they may not know how to treat and so not everything may be clear/ it may seem like they're not telling you everything but it may be because they don't know themselves. You can always ask to see any part of your medical records even if that means blood test results (though they may not make sense to you as things like full blood screens it can be different patterns that give light to the answer rather than a test that says yes/no). I know with my last blood results the doctor turned the screen around to show me, they have done before and any time I'm referred I get to see all my consultants letters and usually, at least with physical stuff, you have to opt out not to get that now (though you may not understand it all as it's what your GP gets so it can have some technical terms in there but you can always ask them or your GP and they have to explain it to you) and you also have access to your full medical notes if you want it
Thankfully my Dad used to work in hospital labs so he knows how to interpret bloods etc. Once I get the info I'll be on the phone to him if there's anything I don't understand.
I also have a bit of understanding from studying Biology to A Level, even though I failed...
I never get to see anything. The only thing I got to see was the letter my GP wrote to Occupational Health, which OH requested, and which I had to give permission for, and had the option to see beforehand.
I never saw anything after the PMS clinic referral. I think my GP just told me the basics. And as for consultant psych letters, forget it... mind you, I was rather ill at the time, and that's MH not physical..
They'd have rung if there was anything wrong. You won't need to interpret the results as it will say on the letter. You still have time to ring and ask if you want to find out before tomorrow. Mine will give me results over the phone, but ring if they need me to come in. They have to get them reviewed by the GP first, but they will tell me mine just because they know I can review them myself. If you want to see your records you can make an application to do so.
Well, I'm still waiting on the postal results, but I saw my GP this morning. Everything's normal. Though the processing GP advises a Glucose Tolerance test. But my GP doesn't see the need as my blood glucose is in the normal range - 5.
Yeah. I was like "Me, normal? Wow!"
My GP said she'd find out from the other GP what the deal is with the GTT. Maybe she advised it due to my father having borderline diabetes. I'm not totally sure. I did tell the nurse about my Dad, and also that I get cranky when I've not eaten.
If the processing GP recommended a glucose intolerance test and diabetes runs in your family I'd make sure your GP arranges it or you will always have it at the back of your mind.
Thanks. :)
I'll double check when I see my GP again.
She did say today that she thought it was an error, and that at my age and build I am not high risk. We shall see.
Yeah, a blood glucose of 5 is normal, I personally wouldn't be worried about that and there's the odd time where I take blood glucose tests to reassure people and if I took 1 and it came up with 5 I'd personally say 'well don't worry about that then, it's very unlikely to be diabetes'. Yes, there's always the chance as it may be you caught it at an odd point but very unlikely; usually with diabetes it's really high unless on treatment. Obviously I'd see why the other GP thought it was a good idea and such and then maybe have it done but I wouldn't worry too much about it and just be glad over the 'normalness'. Must be a big weight off your mind.
