Ideas for sweet-talking my doctors into cooperation?

Dr. have to fill out these kind of papers all the time what is the problem with your Dr`s ??????

Tony,
I've been through getting disability...my advise....I did it myself without an attorney,,,,,fill out everything they ask you to and keep a copy for your records, as far as the doctor filling it out..each office is different.The pain clinic said the doctor just signs it after the CPA fills it out....and of course it got lost 3 times, keep on them, find out who fills the paperwork out, keep their name and phone#.Ask them when you can come in and pickup the paperwork...then make a Dr.'sappt. and tell him or her you are there to get the paperwork, tell them you need thepaperwork for your disability income. Don't give up! Get someone in that office to commit to filling out the paperwork. The pain Clinic even told me they were going to charge me a couple hundred dollars to fill it out, I said fine..but they never did.Perseverance is the key, and don't accept no for an answer..Remember, your Doctor gets paid plenty every time you see him or her...don't be afraid of him. You will probabley have to tell them it has to be filled out. As far as your paperwork, be detailed, and answer all their questions. There are forms for a relative to fill out too, tell them to be complete,& make sure they know what you can and can't do. I was shocked when I got my determination letter because my lawyer had said that I shouldlet him know when i'm turned down, that everyone is turned down the 1st time. Be persistant, be complete, answer all questions, and don't take no for an answer.You might have to come out and ask him who fills these papers out?or, do I need to get another doctor?
Good luck!
Rosie

I, too, have been through this process and I truly believe that they overwhelm you and your doctor with so much paperwork, hoping that you will give up. If it's Social Security Disability you are trying to get, they do hold you responsible if the doctor does not do the paperwork on time. You do have to keep on top of the doctors office, but if it looks like they are not going to get it done on time, I would suggest calling Social Security and tell them and they will note it in your file.

They recently asked me for a list of dates for every doctor's visit, test, scan, procedure, surgery, hospitalization, and prescription I have had filled for the last 2+ years. It was a massive undertaking! They never informed me to keep a record of any of this stuff, so initially I tried getting this information from each doctor, hospital, and pharmacy individually, until someone suggested that I call my insurance company which is split into two parts, one that covers doctor's visits, out-patient testing, and prescriptions, & the other covers surgeries and hospitalizations. Because I needed more than 18 months worth of information, I had to make a request in writing which they "did not get or lost" twice, until I sent it registered mail, return receipt requested & it still took them about 3 months to get the information to me - Social Security had given me 30 days to get it all and get it sent to them.

I called the insurance company once a week until I got what I needed (make sure you get the name & extention of the person you talk to), and every other week or so I would call Social Security and let them know what was going on.

I would also suggest being very detailed when answering questions on any paperwork they send you, and definitely keep copies of everything because if you are approved, approximately every two years they will "re-evaluate" your condition, and they will ask you the same questions again and it helps to know what you wrote before so you can be specific about what has remained the same and what may have gotten worse, etc.

They will ask you what you do every hour of the day, every medication you have ever been on and if you stopped taking it they want to know why. The last "re-evaluation" they did on me they sent me 25 pages worth of questions, and sent each doctor 18 pages worth.

It is overwhelming, but not impossible. I was approved on my first attempt at getting Soc. Sec. Disability, which they say is almost impossible. I hope these tips will be helpful.

Tony,

I'd suggest that you make an appointment with this doc & at that time, bring him all of your forms & detail what you would like done. Also bring with you any other necessary paperwork, and prepaid envelopes for where you would like the forms sent after they have been completed. I know from having doctors in the family that some docs will only fill out SSD, etc, forms if you first make an appointment with them to discuss the paperwork. Otherwise, they tend to be so busy that the paperwork just goes onto their big stack of papers & it may not get done in the time frame that you need, as it will not be of the highest priority. However, if you take the time to sit down with the doc, give them a heads up, and really help them out by doing your part & bringing them EVERYTHING that they will need from you, they will do everything they can to get the paperwork back to you asap & will really make it a priority to get it completed & back to you.
Good luck!

Skeye

Tony I wanted to says thank you for a response to my post..Start sweet talking the nurses first
and ask if the Doctor has a charge for typed paper work, my daughter has a heart condition and
every school year we needed typed up paperwork from the doctor and he started charging $ 20.00
a page for typed medical forms 2 years ago. The nurses would know this info that's why I say
to start sweet talking with them first and then make your appointment with the doctor and have all
your forms ready at your appointment...
Hope this helps..
Good Luck and sure hope it can help you...
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Thinking about this more, isn't it wrong for the doctors not to complete those forms? I would think that their job description would include filling out something that pertained to their patients' wellbeing - whether in the patient's favor or not.

And I'm not telling them I want it only when in my favor. Simple honest responsesl Kinda like a teacher's responsibility to fill out a report card on their students when asked.

Thank you for chiming in, PaLady.

What I did is take the questionnaire specific to the pain stuff to the Pain Management doctor and the generic questionnaire to the Primary Care doctor. Sounds like the same general idea you are talking about. I consider that a good sign :).

We'll see how it turns out. But I think avoidance is exactly the issue. But I tried to give them the best of all worlds in that I'd even show up for an appointment and write down their responses to the questions so that they'd get paid for the work. I doubt that'll be good enough, but I'm near the point of dropping at least the PCP anyway.

Again, thank you.

Here is another catch 22 on the PCP. Tony if your PCP has treated you alot for your illness, then yes you do need his help because he is a vital part of the paper trail, known as medical records. Good luck, Susie

Glad that you got what you needed,Good job asking for what you needed.

Well, PCP came thru.

Went to see PM this morning. Fessed up to taking too many doses due to 'black out'. I was seeing 2ndary doctor, and she was AOK with it. But demanded I work out a way that the same cannot happen again.

Also informed me of the absolute that the PM doctor WILL NOT fill out or have anything to do with Social Security paperwork.

So, I'll let SS deal with the PM if they want to.

Side note: our pharmacy is starting a plan similar to WalMart's for drugs. Should save me a bundle. Looks like all of the pharmacies are being forced into accepting a similar plan - look for your pharmacy to start soon. (Brought up in case you do most stuff without going inside and may not see signs to take advantage of such a plan - ASK!)