Medical Information

Had another MIR today. When I asked if I could have a copy, they said I would have to get it from the doctor - that he would have to give permission to release it to me. When and why did we allow others to have the right over us getting access to our own medical information? I believe we should own our own information.

Time for a rebellion!

Then they asked if they could make a copy of the MRI CD I had from 14 months ago. Oh, I can't tell you how many smart ass possible replies came into my mind to that question. Before I gave it over, I did ask why they wanted it. Their answer was valid, so I let the copy it. However, it felt good that I had control over my own medical information, instead of somebody else having control over it.