What to do if I need documentation of my child’s food allergies for his new school but the doctor refused to release it because we have not visited in 2 years?

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What to do if I need documentation of my child’s food allergies for his new school but the doctor refused to release it because we have not visited in 2 years?

They insist that I see the doctor before they complete the form. My child was tested for allergies as a toddler and is now 10 years old.

Asked on August 19, 2014 under Malpractice Law, Louisiana

Answers:

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 9 years ago | Contributor

Your doctor does not want to release information bearing his name that may be inaccurate or incomplete--allergies can develop or worse in the years since your child was a toddler (or even in the two years since the last visit). That is appropriate for him; it may even be malpractice if he were to release medical information he had no reason to believe was still accurate or reliable. He does not need to release this information unless you will let him do what he believes necessary to have up-to-date information.


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