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One of the listmembers made a suggestion that we thought would be of
interest to people on this list.  It regards getting copies of one's
medical records.  Her posting reminded me about the Y2K problem, and how it
is the health care field that is the least prepared to deal with it.  Apart
from that, it is still a good idea to have copies of your records for the
reasons she gives below.  Anyway, she asked me to post relevant parts of
her e-mail to the full list.

Sue
(New York)


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>This is a good time to encourage people to get a copy of their medical records
>showing that they are a "biopsy-proven" celiac.
>
>I was asked this past year by a new Dr. (internist) to get a copy of my BIOPSY
>because he didn't think I could have celiac disease.
>
>I could do this because I remembered the Dr.and the hospital where it was done
>and the approximate month the biopsy was taken 34 years ago, but no everyone
>is going to be able to locate their records if they wait too long. I was
>shocked that the Dr. requested it.  However, I was glad I had a copy of my
>biopsy records.
>
>I think more and more that it will be necessary for celiacs to prove they are
>a "biopsy-proven" celiacs for insurance purposes -or upon entering a nursing
>home if you want special food, etc., etc.,
>
>Some of the colleges are paying for gluten-free food for their celiacs under
>the Disabilities Act.  I am sure they would not do this without a copy of your
>records proving you were a celiac.
>