In the UK, is it you, or the hospital that are responsible for updating your doctors medical records?

Question

I went to the doctors today, as I havent been feeling very well (viral infection, they say)

Its been 9 weeks since my m/c finished, and I was greeted by a pregnant nurse who cried "Ooooh, hello pregnant lady!" (referring to my previous notes).

I corrected her, and she answered "Okay"

It was such a slap in the face. I walked home crying.

Shouldnt details of my miscarriage have been referred back to my doctor, or was this my responsibility? I have been knocked right back by today, it's really opened up some old emotional wounds which i thought were healing.

Answer 1

If you gave details of your doctor at the hospital then they would almost certainly write to him to keep him up to date. This can take some time - but 9 weeks does seem excessive. You can but ask why the records were not up to date.

Answer 2

It should be the hospital but they are slow believe me,

I had lots of blood work done last week because i just found out I'm pregnant and the doctor did not know what i was talking about.

The hospital had not passed on the details so he thought i was lying.

I got told unless its flagged as urgent then it can take anything up to 8 weeks to reach your GP.

I am so sorry for your loss Hun