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Birth Parents Medical Records

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Hello All,

My siblings and myself are all adopted. Recently, my 37 year old brother was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. He's already Stage 3. While he's been having symptoms for years, the doctors have been mis-diagnosing him. All the while, asking him for his family medical records - to potentially pinpoint areas of interest easer.

The State of Maine refuses to release his birth parents medical records. My brother does not want these records so that he can meet his birth parents. He does not even care what their names are, etc. He just wants the medical part of them. My family does not have enough money to pay for a lawyer to sort this out. Anyone have any suggestions or experience with this? Any insight would be helpful.

Thanks so much.
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I went to the State of Delaware when I was maybe 20. I wasn't interested at that time in locating my birth parents, and they were able to give me basic non-identifying information about my birth parents, including medical history. I only had to petion the courts when it came time to try to make contact. I'm surprised that they won't give you non-identifying information.

I'm so sorry about your brother and his illness.

Blessings,
Jan
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deleted_user
Yea, it's weird, they won't even release the non-identifying stuff.

Thanks for the kind words about my brother. I hope that you are have a great day.

Best,
Christina
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I'll send a prayer your way..
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