Saira,

I have worked for three different physicians (two I am currently employed by)for the past 16 years and I assure you, they have NEVER been offended when asked for records or asked for recommendations for a second opinion. If you are uncomfortable asking for this, you may request a copy of your records telling them you want a copy to keep for yourself. Then, you can take them to the doctor you will be seeing for a second opinion. I took some retinal scans today and had a patient ask me for a copy of the pictures to take to their family doctor. It is not an inappropriate request. Good luck and please don't worry about offending the doctor - any good doctor will not take offense. Our doctors actually encourage a second opinion if a patient feels apprehensive in their diagnosis or treatment plan. Hope this helps a little.

Yvonne