swallow Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Hi, wondering if someone could offer advice. We are a family off four, me, wife and two young children aged 1 and 4. My question is is it worth sending medical records at a cost of £50 each when we have no medical history other than vacinations and trips to the doctors for the odd cold etc. We have no medical conditions, neither take any medication. Would be nice to save on the cost really. Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungo Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 There is no need whatsoever to get your medical records in your scenario. Save your money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxlornaxx Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 I have epilepsy and couple other things managed by meds n I never bothered with medical records...didn't cause me any issues so doubt you would need them either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srg73 Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 I would lodge a complaint over the cost you are being quoted. We bought ours just in case however mine was burned to cd at a cost £20. My wife got hers for nothing. I know it is for the practice to establish the cost but £50 each is ransom. S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyba Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Are these just GP records? I have an extensive hospital record that would be advantageous to take but i'm on my second volume and they haven't bothered putting it onto a computer because I no longer go to the hospital so they don't get updated. My GP records would be pretty minimal but maybe worth taking as they would have an outline of my condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calNgary Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 You really do not need them , save your money. All you need medical wise is the kids 'Red Books' (if you have kids) Cal x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayrshire2oz Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 My Wife was concerned about childhood health problems and had extensive operations when younger meaning lots of doctors files , we got around the cost issue by making a subject access request under freedom of information legislation , cost no more than ten pounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M005 Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 I've just got 'summary' reports from our GP ahead of flying out next month. They said if I wanted comprehensive copies of medical records it would cost, but a summary was free - contains details of last few years consultations, medication, inoculations for the children etc. Getting the same from the dentist next week too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swallow Posted July 28, 2015 Author Share Posted July 28, 2015 Thank you everyone for your replies. By what you have told me I will just take my children's red books. Saves a bit when so much else to pay for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariaC Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 I too am in the same situation. Myself, hubby and 4 children (10-18 years) have been quoted £50 each for our records. This thread is making me wonder if I should bother with all of our children's medicals. Youngest has had the usual childhood illnesses but still wet the bed(nothing medical been found,just a case of waiting I'm told) two middle kids have usual hay fever medicines and one has ibs/anxiety and poly cystic ovaries but I have letters myself for all of these. My 18 year old is healthy so nothing much on records. What would everyone else do? Would appreciate other people's opinions on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M005 Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Just ask if they'll do summary reports for free & review them to see if you think they are sufficient, can then decide whether worth paying for more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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