Switching to a new doctor

I have never switched doctors. Would I have to let my current doctor know that I'm switching or can I just switch doctors without letting them know?

You don't have to tell him and can simply switch and have the new doctor request medical history from your old doctor. Not sure, but you may have to sign a medical release form. Do you not want to tell your Doctor you are switching??

Nah im fine with telling him um switching. I actually almost switched over a year ago

I had a great female provider and they switched me to a male provider since I guess I was better suited with a male doctor

I have never switched doctors. Would I have to let my current doctor know that I'm switching or can I just switch doctors without letting them know?

No, you don't have to tell them anything. Simply find another doctor and schedule an appointment with them. If you need medical records transferred, your old doctor should do that for you without any issues at all.

You are a patient but equally important is the fact you are also the consumer. Your only obligation is to find a new provider and obtain your medical records for the new provider.

You guys have all been super helpful! Thank you everybody

My sub had to sign off that he wanted to have his medical records changed to his new provider.

I guess I was asking too many male related questions so that's probably why they switched my doctor. Or the female doctor could have been uncomfortable with it. As a patient, i figured you could ask or talk to your doctor about anything.

@Tingue77 : As a patient, i figured you could ask or talk to your doctor about anything.

You really should be able to! But truth-be-told, I'm intimidated to discuss certain things as a result of doc having assistants in the room, or feeling a bit rushed.

You don't have to tell your old doctor about your desire to change, you are completely free.

You can talk to him about it, but he might put pressure on you to keep you.

Obviously you will have to explain all your medical history to your new practitioner and it can be a bit complicated unless you have never had a particular problem. You must not give in to blackmail withholding your medical records. He must give it to you, possibly against a signed waiver.

In addition, it is likely that you yourself have duplicates of your examination results to communicate to the doctor of your choice.

You must also be concerned about the financial support of your care. Some insurances may require you to see a doctor who has an agreement with them.

In France, for example, the health insurance system requires you to have a referring doctor, so it's more complicated to change unless you move or retire.

Yeah I think I'll probably just switch without saying anything

Yeah I think I'll probably just switch without saying anything

It's no big deal. People do it all the time.