When the time comes for your doctor to retire, you might feel a bit overwhelmed with the prospect of having to find a new doctor. It might even feel like you’re losing a trusted family member when your doctor decides to close their practice.
Helping patients transfer doctors every day
One way to make the transition to a new doctor easier is by enlisting the services of My Retired Doctor. Just from reading our name, you might think that our company is only about helping retiring doctors, but that’s not the case. My Retired Doctor offers a whole range of services to help patients get through their doctor’s retirement and transition to another physician’s care as smoothly as possible.
The most essential way we do that is by assisting patients transfer their medical records from their retiring doctor to their new one.
Why do I need my old medical records?
This is a question we often receive at My Retired Doctor. It’s understandable – why would your old records matter that much? But they’re actually an incredibly valuable tool to make sure you continue to receive fantastic medical care. Your new doctor will appreciate knowing about any past conditions you’ve had, any surgeries that you’ve undergone, and what medication you’ve been on so that they know what to expect with your healthcare going forward. Many doctors review their patients’ past medical information to make sure they pay attention to any problem areas and make sure any issues that developed in the past do not pop up again.
If you ever had any irregular lab results, it’s also helpful for your new physician to know about this so that they can pay particular attention to anything that may be off, and to make sure you receive proper treatment for any preexisting ongoing medical issues.
Memories are fallible
Sure, you can simply tell your new doctor about your past conditions, surgeries, and medications, but many of us unintentionally omit information that may slip our minds when meeting with our new doctor and submitting paperwork. Having your full medical record on hand is very helpful to make sure they are aware of your complete medical history.
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The good news is that My Retired Doctor can take care of all the details of getting ahold of your medical records and sending them to your new physician. We can even help you find your ideal new doctor when your current one retires!
Contact My Retired Doctor today
My Retired Doctor is a fantastic resource to guide you through the entire transition from your retiring doctor to a new one. Let us take the overwhelm factor out of the equation when it comes to this sensitive time. To get started today, simply call My Retired Doctor at 877-328-2343 or email info@datafied.com. We look forward to serving you today!