One other thing I now remember I have done is that when I had an appointment with a new doc or specialist, I have conveniently "forgotten" to bring in my folder with my past medical info that they always ask you to bring with you.

It gave me a way to tell the doc what I wanted him to hear first, before he had the chance to go back and check it out in my record. Was that dishonest? I hope not. I think it's a shame that I found it necessary.