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Most test results are undecipherable to 99% of people, and the names and number ranges most likely will scare most people if they are out of bounds without expl
by turtlebits 7y ago
Most test results are undecipherable to 99% of people, and the names and number ranges most likely will scare most people if they are out of bounds without explanation.
That and individual tests do not give an accurate picture without knowing about you healthy history, which is something your doctor does.
- brudgers 7y agoUsually, the patient knows the most about their health history. The meaning of test results should be explained by the patient's health care provider until the patient understands. It is likely that anyone interested enough to request a copy of their medical records is also interested enough to Google for more information. In the worst case, the patient is as uninformed with the records as without. Out in the real world, it is not uncommon for a doctor to only make a cursory review of a patient's chart before entering the exam room and for the patient to have to verbally provide basic and important information about their health history. Providing information is what doctor's do. Good doctor's focus on the patient making an informed decision. Witholding information is contrary to that good practice.