Hi Rumble,
a lot of the docs are on the electronic medical record, so previous rxs are shown, dxs are shown, etc. That way the ER could see what's going on with you. If you get your xrays done at the same hospital, they can see the results and know you aren't feeding them a line just to get narcotics.
My new rheumy has everything needed to know about me because this is the replacement rheumy that has taken over my rheumy's position at the clinic. All of my medical records remained at the clinic and are available to the new doctor. I think he just won't be bothered to look at my records because he wouldn't be able to charge me for a doctor visit or he's afraid I'll skip out on my first visit. I hate to say that about someone I haven't even met yet, but I think it's true. I've already met up with my family doctor but he don't want to get involved with any temporary prescriptions, especially for something like a pain killer. What you wrote about "feeding them a line just to get narcotics" is exactly what my family doctor said he is afraid of getting into trouble for.
I'm thinking about going to the ER now, but I wouldn't exactly consider the trip an emergency though. The reason why I haven't gone yet is because it would be an expensive wasted trip if they didn't do anything for me. I may consider it though.
