Info from the interrogator

What information should I request from the interrogator when he interrogates my PM. I talked about getting a "copy of the report", (whatever that is), at the last session but after much yakety yack, I wound up with nothing. Now that I think about it, I feel he does not want me to have these records.

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Asking PM quesions

by SMITTY - 2012-10-07 10:10:10

Hi Ponch

Each time a PM checkup, or interrogation is done the data downloaded from the PM is stored in the computer. Where I get my PM checkups a hard copy, or printout, of this data is made for my medical file. This printout is what I get a copy of. After getting this copy is the time I'll ask questions as I avoid asking questions while the technician is at the computer down loading the information or making changes in my PM settings. I want them to be able to give that part of a checkup their undivided attention. To give you an idea of what you are asking for in getting a copy, go to the Member Gallery and put in my name (smitty) and look through the pictures I have posted. One is a page of the printout from one of my PM checkups. There were six pages to that printout.

There are several reasons why the person doing the checkup will avoid answering your questions if they can. First they may not be able to give an answer. Second if you are like me you would not understand their answers, if I ask for anything more than what are the low and high setting on my PM. A PM has hundreds of settings possibilities so you could be asking questions all day if you knew enough about your PM and heart problem.

What I try to do is get my copy and look over it for any settings changes, as all changes will be marked with (>) and then possibly ask a specific question. But what I usually do is get my copy and when I get home I go over it and look for things I would like to ask about. Sometimes I can get a better answer here or form Google than the nurse/tech. could give me. Or if I haven't gotten the info I want then I'll ask my question at my next checkup.

Good luck,

Smitty

Inter. Info

by sugar - 2012-10-07 10:10:41

Most people have to sign a release. I had the same problem and now I sign and write for the physical printout and the written notes from my visit. You might have more questions to ask and they don't want to spend the time or they might not know the answers.

Took me over two years to get mine put into sleep mode and finally after my choice was granted, I will no longer see that nurse/tech again. I will now have an MD. Since the turn down happened the anxiety, stress and depression have mostly ended. Anxiety now and then dealing with a 14 yr. old yellow lab which is situational and not craziness. I just love it when someone that does not have a pacer tells me how and what I am feeling. I want to hear their story when they get one and are on 100 percent usage.

I will be planning a trip to Rome and Naples to see my family that still has the wine vineyards there. Life is good when people tell you to go and talk to a shrink. (I happen to be married to one). My cousin in CT and I will visit Italy.

Be well and ask for every report and printout. They are yours.
Sugar Patty

Your reports

by Zia - 2012-10-08 07:10:57

They are yours and should not have problems getting them, depending on where you live will determine what hoops you may have to jump through. In the US the HIPPA law says that you have a right to your records and they must provide them. Don't know about other places.

I found that it also depends on the tech, my first two interrogations were no problem, they just ran another copy from the computer and handed it over. The last one wanted to know why I wanted that, "you won't be able to read it". I told him no matter if I can't read it, I know somebody who can, so give!! and he did.

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