Heart Failure

Hi Everyone.

New to this and its my first post. I have a complex history of a left ventricular septal defect and have recently been diagnosed with a biventricular septal defect and atrial flutter and I am finding this a daunting concept of applying for benefits as I have worked up until now.

I am due to return my pip application in a few days time and I am panic stricken as I didn't realise the amount of information that was required. I don't have any evidence to support my claim as my Consultant hasn't replied to my letter. I only have recent appointment letters and discharge letter from recent hospital admission.

Does anyone know if I resquest my medical notes from my gp, do they have access to my hospital tests for example my MRI scan?

Anxiously awaiting replies

Hi C,

Yes, your G.P. should have copies of any reports as a result of tests, X-rays, MRI's CT's, etc, etc.

You can probably obtain copies on DVD of any MRI's etc by making a request to the Hospital where they were carried out.

Your G.P. should also have any post consultation letters that your Consultant has written.

For future reference, if you have to see a Consultant at Hospital as an out-patient, you can make a verbal request that they copy you in on any post consultation letters that they send to your G.P.

There is no charge for this and no forms to fill in, just mention it at the Clinic reception and if you have any problems contact the Consultant's secretary or PALS.

bro58