"New PCP" up here.....a bust!

Since I've already determined that I absolutely do not want to treat with this particular doctor, should I send a written letter to his office retracting the "records release authorizations" I had to sign? 

Most of the paperwork I filled out (*) had to do with what language I speak, language spoken at home, want to be spoken in, what race I am (and of course they give room to decline to answer), am I a US citizen, where was I born,....a good chunk of it was laden with authorizations to release medical information.

.................. * 3 out of the 5 pages.

While he doesn't have a whole lot of information to release, (not much health Hx was taken, just my list of meds, and perhaps his opinion of my medication list,---which while extensive, has worked for me for years,...but a strong sense of judgment was parlayed, without inquiring about details).

I do not want him releasing anything to anyone, nor do I want him receiving information. Note: While I did bring some copies of some of my most recent treatment/diagnostics so he could photocopy them,...and he just briefly glanced at them and shoved them to the side of the desk without addressing them.

(To wit, I quickly folded them back up and tucked them away). I'm so glad that, for whatever reason, (gut? intuition?) I held off on having my records forwarded to his office in advance, despite being requested to do so when I made that appointment.

...............  * he also left my completed paperwork on the table in the exam room as we walked out, door left open.

What is the protocol, and what should I do (or how should I handle this) given the above?

I'm adding to this list of "new experiences" I encounter....

Thanks guys.

M.

And send a copy of said letter to the doctors I listed?

And no need to even mention the "except-for-billing-insurance-purpose" aspect?

And send a copy to the law firm handling my disability claim?

The papers I handed him were diagnostics,...but he did "accept" the list of medications I was taking, which was just a print-out.

I want to make sure I do everything necessary to ensure he's out of the picture.

What a circus.  What a fiasco.  I do not like how,--before the doc even sees you, you have to sign away, on several papers, all sorts of authorizations to release records.

M.

They are informed of all of my appointments beforehand.

I can email the legal aid who is helping me, so there's at least a more "immediate" form of communication...but what do I tell her?  Just that I went, and we had a consult, and that I have chosen not to treat with him?

That email (to the lawyers) -- I assume -- doesn't take the place of an actual letter, but it will at least provide a heads up.

I like the idea of listing the CC at the bottom of the letter to Dr. Sorry.  I also like the idea of sending it certified, because even if I dropped it off, in person, at his office,....it could still be "lost" or "not received."  I may be over thinking this, but I want to ensure I'm crossing all my T's and dotting all my I's.

Thanks again, for all the help, info, and guidance.

Most appreciated.

M.

Also, I have a PPO and not an HMO, and as such, I do not have a "network" that I must stay within.  I can be flexible if need be.

The practices I phoned when I moved up here and began my search were "closed to new patients."

I like Susie's idea of popping in in advance to get a business card as I mention how I just relocated, etc.  That's quite clever.  I definitely think that's worth doing, especially if it can help me detect/avoid another potential Dr. Sorry.

Thank you all.  While I'm keeping my PCP in MA, I still need to make the logistical move, so I'll still be on the hunt up here.....(but this time I'll do a little leg work in advance and in-person visit).  Never thought of that one!

M.

EDIT:  My ins site online, the docs listed indicate "accepting new patients"....however when phoned, they were not. (Just wanted to clarify).

I would much rather do that, it's much more upfront.  When I booked with Dr. Sorry, the impression they gave me on the phone was that because he's never seen me before, I had no choice but to start with a physical.

(?)

It was only because of my recent BC developments that I was able to bend the appointment into a meet and greet.

I'm changing tactics.

Thank you!

M.