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jfulle5:
OK so the basic story is, without doing TMI, is that my obgyn wants my records from my plastic surgeon. I don't feel comfortable with this as he arranges everything pertaining to mammograms (the reason she stated that she needed them) and whatnot. This is the second time she's requested info from one of my doctors and I'm just afraid I don't know where it will stop. She's a great doctor but how do I politely tell her that I don't feel comfortable revealing that information?

nutraxfornerves:
Your Ob Gyn really does need to know everything about your medical history in order to properly care for you.  It seems unusual to me that someone would not want to divulge this information. If you are concenred that your Ob Gyn will think less of you or wil blab something all over the place, then you have the wrong Ob Gyn.

However, if it bothers you for whatever reason, then the thing to do is to be honest. Find out WHY she wants the information and how it will be used. Dr. ObGyn, I am not sure I understand the medical reasons for your requesting information from Dr. Plastic. Could you please explain to me what information you are seeking and exactly how it will help you to arrange for my exams? If it is not really relevant to my situation, I am not sure I am comforatable disclosing it.

jfulle5:
The only thing I'm seeing her for is routine things, she's not diagnosing me with anything or whatnot. Also she's trying to requesting info from all of my specialist and I dont understand why since she's not my PCP. I just dont feel comfortable with giving her every stitch of information about me, when it's not really her "place."

Niphil:
Considering that a change in one part of your body could affect another part, I don't see why not to let your doctor know. What exactly could she/he do with the information?

IndianInlaw:
Why do you  think she wants it?

I really don't think she's being nosey.

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