How Do I Ask My Surgeon For A Primary Rhinoplasty Operative Report?

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I'm planning to have revision rhinoplasty done a year after my primary rhinoplasty. When I go for my revision consultation, I'll have to show the new surgeon my primary rhinoplasty operative report. How do I go about asking my original surgeon office for the operative report without making him feel offended or disrespected? Thanks.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

You just need to fill out the paperwork to obtain the records. If you feel that your first surgeon is talented, you may want to ask for a revision as all surgeons want their results to be as good as possible. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

William Portuese, MD · Answer

Patients have the right to request copies of the medical records from the physician's office. There are 2 options to go about obtaining records. The first is to simply sign a medical release form with the office and have them mailed directly to you. The other option is to have a revision rhinoplasty surgeon's office request your records to be sent directly to them.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

You should ask you surgeon's office kindly. You are entitled to have a copy of your records. Good luck.

Deidra Blanks, MD · Answer

A copy of your medical record is your right as a patient. You can have your revision surgeon's office request a copy or you can get a copy yourself. Either way you will have to sign a medical release form. The paperwork is usually handled by the office staff and your original surgeon may never know you requested it.

	However, you should discuss it with your original surgeon so he/she can understand what went wrong between you and why you went to another surgeon.

Richard W. Fleming, MD (retired) · Answer

As long as you treat your surgeon with respect he should not feel offended or disrespected. Besides, you have a right to get a copy of your medical records. If you have any problems obtaining your operative report you are making the right decision when you decide to move on. I assume you have discuss your concerns with your original surgeon.

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