I have a final divorce order that gives me specific rights to access health information of our children, without any consent needed from the other parent.
My D10 (just turned 10), became emotionally unwell in the midst of a sustained period of allegations by my ex and their advocates. We previously had a really good relationship, despite the fact that I was the stricter of the parents, and have made changes in my life (new partner and child over last few years).
I have not been able to maintain my regular (alternating weekend and midweek overnight) access with D10 because of her illness.
Part of our divorce order is that my ex is required to give me, in writing, results of all appointments/ meetings with doctors, specialists, therapists, etc.
My ex had refused to give me health card info, to help me get access to medical records on my own. I did eventually get the card numbers through Service Ontario (thanks to a post by Tayken).
Through CAS documents, I have discovered the existence of some reports from hospitals, when D10 was admitted overnight for mental health issues. I am trying to get these reports, but doctor in charge is not releasing, nor giving reasons for not releasing.
One of these psych reports (I became aware of this report through CAS documents) also indicates D10 admitted to hitting and kicking D6, and my ex downplayed those admissions to the doctor. This report goes a long way to bringing into question significant bruising on D6, which my ex, ex's friend, and D10 have attributed to me.
My ex has not disclosed any of these Dr. visits to me, contrary to our court order. The information in these reports sounds like it will help cast serious doubt as to the allegations, contrary to the position that my ex has taken (which is that their allegations are 100% fact).
As well, the therapist I am using to start supervised/ therapeutic access with D10, has agreed this information would likely be helpful, and has asked that I make available any information of this nature that I can get access to.
Back to my question...
Does anyone know how the process works, as a NCP, for gaining access to psych records for a minor child? Would the CP have access to this? When D10 goes into the hospital overnight, the doctors would surely share some information with the CP - I just want to know what the CP knows. And the CP is not sharing with me, despite requests.
I am contemplating trying to get the ex to sign consents specifically allowing the doctors involve to share information equally with me, at the same level of sharing as with my ex. I doubt it will fly, but I will try first.
Any other ideas of how to get this information? Or am I even entitled to it?
My D10 (just turned 10), became emotionally unwell in the midst of a sustained period of allegations by my ex and their advocates. We previously had a really good relationship, despite the fact that I was the stricter of the parents, and have made changes in my life (new partner and child over last few years).
I have not been able to maintain my regular (alternating weekend and midweek overnight) access with D10 because of her illness.
Part of our divorce order is that my ex is required to give me, in writing, results of all appointments/ meetings with doctors, specialists, therapists, etc.
My ex had refused to give me health card info, to help me get access to medical records on my own. I did eventually get the card numbers through Service Ontario (thanks to a post by Tayken).
Through CAS documents, I have discovered the existence of some reports from hospitals, when D10 was admitted overnight for mental health issues. I am trying to get these reports, but doctor in charge is not releasing, nor giving reasons for not releasing.
One of these psych reports (I became aware of this report through CAS documents) also indicates D10 admitted to hitting and kicking D6, and my ex downplayed those admissions to the doctor. This report goes a long way to bringing into question significant bruising on D6, which my ex, ex's friend, and D10 have attributed to me.
My ex has not disclosed any of these Dr. visits to me, contrary to our court order. The information in these reports sounds like it will help cast serious doubt as to the allegations, contrary to the position that my ex has taken (which is that their allegations are 100% fact).
As well, the therapist I am using to start supervised/ therapeutic access with D10, has agreed this information would likely be helpful, and has asked that I make available any information of this nature that I can get access to.
Back to my question...
Does anyone know how the process works, as a NCP, for gaining access to psych records for a minor child? Would the CP have access to this? When D10 goes into the hospital overnight, the doctors would surely share some information with the CP - I just want to know what the CP knows. And the CP is not sharing with me, despite requests.
I am contemplating trying to get the ex to sign consents specifically allowing the doctors involve to share information equally with me, at the same level of sharing as with my ex. I doubt it will fly, but I will try first.
Any other ideas of how to get this information? Or am I even entitled to it?
Comment