The medical system is incredible

The medical system is incredible. Out of curiosity I called my primary clinic back home to find out my blood type. Here is the abbreviated conversation:

Me: I’d like to know my blood type.

Clinic: You need to come in for a test.

M: Isn’t it in my files?

C: But you have a lot of pages here and it’d take to long to find it.

M: Can I see the pages?

C: No, you can look at them while you’re here.

M: I can’t see any of my records?

C: You can request to see individual records.

M: How do I do that?

C: I can fax you a permission form.

M: Fax? … gives up hope