--it is the patient's resposibility to make sure each doctor gets the test results, reports, etc. that they should have.

I go into each physicians office with a preprinted letter indicating that all test results, etc. should be copied and forwarded to my main physicians (who are all specialists--I don't have a PCP, as one would be fairly useless in my situation), and all of their names, addresses, phone numbers, fax numbers, and e-mail addresses are listed. Of course, the results STILL don't always get where they need to go. This is why I insist on copies of all results and notes and I make additional copies to send/bring to each pertinent medical professional--physican, physical therpaist, etc.

The wokers at most medical facilities/offices are rather overworked; they are busy handling insurance claims for the great numbers of patients that are over-appointmented each day, and unless one has a good relationship with them (cookies help), it is unlikely they will take the time to send copies/faxes to other physicians. Ultimately, the patient, or an advocate for him/her, must take the responsibility to make sure everything gets to where it needs to go.