Has anyone out there had problems getting health file updates from your child's doctor? My ex has sole custody, and our court order indicates that she will provide me with all health info, and that I am permitted to visit with the doctor, but still the doctor refuses to give me a copy of his medical file. My ex is refusing to cooperate i.e. to talk with doctor to obtain this info, or to provide a consent letter to release the info.
My understanding is that both the divorce act and the family law reform act grant the non-custodial parent the right to request and receive information regarding a child's health as the custodial parent. But the federal privacy laws seem to overrule this.
Anyone have any adeas on what to do about this? Should I take it to court (seems crazy...)? I'd like to keep a friendly/cooperative relationship with the doctor, so I'm hesitant to get into a conflict with him about this...
My understanding is that both the divorce act and the family law reform act grant the non-custodial parent the right to request and receive information regarding a child's health as the custodial parent. But the federal privacy laws seem to overrule this.
Anyone have any adeas on what to do about this? Should I take it to court (seems crazy...)? I'd like to keep a friendly/cooperative relationship with the doctor, so I'm hesitant to get into a conflict with him about this...
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