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Do doctors ever not receive reports from lab results?

Some may never receive a report from the lab, or it may come in but the doctor never sees it and it might get filed away before he does."

Are clinicians required to report negative test results?

Clinicians are not required to report negative test results. However, local, tribal, or state health department rules and regulations apply and may differ from this general guidance. The requirements for reporting laboratory testing data are intended to inform rapid public health responses.

Do primary care clinicians fail to inform patients of lab results?

June 22, 2009 -- Primary care clinicians and their staffs sometimes fail to inform all patients of the results of lab or screening tests -- or fail to keep records that patients were informed and thus have no proof, says a study in the June 22 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine.

Who can request the results of the lab?

The laboratory results can be directly requested by the patient and the patient's authorized representative or given to another person or entity specifically designated by the patient or authorized representative. Are there any exceptions to the release of this information directly to the patient?

Do doctors have to tell you results?

As the patient, you are entitled to know the results of your medical exams. All medical professionals are held to a high standard of medical care. That standard of care includes informing patients of the outcome of any medical test or examination, such as a colonoscopy or a mammogram.

Who reads lab results?

Pathologists. Pathologists are medical doctors who diagnose and characterize disease by examining a patient's tissues, blood, and other body fluids. They are specially trained to interpret biopsy results, Pap tests, and other biological samples.

Why has my doctor not called with test results?

And in many cases, doctors may choose not to call patients "because we know that they know we know what's going on, and they trust us, so we don't call unless it's necessary," he says. "We have found when we call patients about lab results, they give us better patient satisfaction scores.

Why is it important for the physician to give test results?

Test results are conveyed sensitively, in a way that is understandable to the patient/surrogate, and the patient/surrogate receives information needed to make well-considered decisions about medical treatment and give informed consent to future treatment.

Can a nurse interpret lab results?

Interpreting laboratory results is a core aspect of patient care and a vital skill for nurse practitioners to master in clinical practice; however, for new graduate NPs, this can be an incredibly overwhelming and daunting task.

Who are the laboratory personnel?

Laboratory Personnel are individuals who work in the laboratory including PIs, research scientists, post-doctoral fellows, technicians, undergraduate and graduate students, visiting scientists, laboratory volunteers, support personnel, and glassware washers.

Can doctors receptionist give out test results?

The receptionists are only able to give limited information about test results, depending on what the doctor will have noted when they were received. If the doctor has commented that they are normal, the receptionist can tell you this.

Can doctors lie about test results?

A doctor's lie is different than a typical lie. A lie is an intentionally false statement, but it can differ from patient to patient. Any lie that causes harm to the patient, masks the doctor's mistakes, covers up medical errors, or disguises fraud, however, is illegal.

Why haven't I got my blood test results?

Your results may be delayed if the sample is inadequate (not enough blood), contaminated, or if the blood cells were destroyed for some reason before reaching the lab.

Can a radiologist tell you results?

They are acquiring diagnostic images according to specific protocols, so that a radiologist (a medical doctor with many years of specialized education) can interpret the images to provide an accurate report of the findings and results of your study.

How long until doctor calls about test results?

Many test results are available within 24 hours, and some are even available within several hours. A small number of test results may not be available for a few days. Your health care team is eager to provide test results to you as soon as they are available.

Do Doctors order unnecessary tests?

A similar proportion (72 percent) says the average physician prescribes an unnecessary test or procedure at least once a week. In their own practice, almost half (47 percent) say patients request an unnecessary test or procedure at least once a week.

1. Why are testing sites being required to collect patient demographic information when conducting C...

HHS developed this guidance in response to the CARES Act, which requires every testing site to report all positive diagnostic and screening tests c...

2. How will the laboratory data reported to state and jurisdictional health departments be used?

Laboratory data reported to state and jurisdictional health departments will be used to help track the spread of COVID-19 and identify areas that a...

3. Are laboratories required to report to both state or local public health departments and HHS?

Laboratories are not required to report to both state or local health departments and HHS. The CARES Act requires laboratories to report all data t...

4. Are all data elements in the HHS guidance required to be reported by the August 1, 2020, implemen...

Starting on August 1, 2020, laboratories are expected to make every reasonable effort to report required data elements to the appropriate state or...

5. Since CMS is only enforcing the reporting of test results, is my laboratory required to report th...

Yes, testing sites must report all of the 18 required data elements per the June 4 HHS Guidance. The CARES Act is federal law and laboratories must...

6. What happens if a laboratory or testing providers cannot report all elements starting on August 1...

Anyone who orders a COVID-19 test, collects a specimen, or performs a laboratory test should make every reasonable effort to collect complete demog...

7. Does HHS require the reporting of all COVID-19 tests, including antibody and antigen tests and ne...

No. The new guidance no longer requires reporting of negative results for non-NAAT tests. This includes rapid and antigen testing conducted for scr...

8. My facility is testing samples from multiple states. Can the results for all these samples be rep...

No, facilities that conduct tests for individuals from multiple states must report results to the appropriate state or local health department base...

9. Where should results be reported for individuals who are temporarily residing in another location...

Facilities that conduct tests for individuals who are temporarily living away from their permanent residence, such as students in college or active...

10. Which is responsible for reporting — the testing site, referring facility, or both?

The testing site that performs the COVID-19 test is responsible for reporting to the appropriate state or local public health department. Please no...