IIRC, HIPAA only applies to disseminating a person’s medical records, not asking about them............
ummm... ok
“IIRC, HIPAA only applies to disseminating a person’s medical records, not asking about them............”
Today I received a HIPPA notice and release for an upcoming medical appointment. Essentially in order to be treated I have to sign an agreement allowing my physician and the medical practice to provide any of my medical information to government agencies or private companies upon request or at the discretion of the practice. There is no requirement I be notified of the release of the information. In addition the document releases the medical practice of any responsibility for damages resulting from its “voluntary” transmission of information to third parties. Essentially HIPPA protection is worthless if I sign the form. If I don’t sign the form I will not be treated. This release applies to the entire medical organization to which the practice belongs including the hospital system.
Separately, a friend of mine was advised by the oncologist treating him for cancer that if he does not take the vaccine immediately, the doctor will no longer treat him.
Finally, here in NC it has been reported the Democrat Governor has contracted with a private firm to develop a vaccine passport for residents of the state. This action was taken without consulting the legislature.
How soon before the government begins rounding up citizens to be forcibly compelled to participate in the largest human trial in medical history? It is hard for me to believe in coincidence.
So, if a person is asked if they’ve had the vaccine, and they say “yes”, is that good enough to let one through the gate? But if that person is asked to show their med. records (”papers”), that’s a violation?
That is your opinion. HIPAA laws require a person to sign a paper waiving the rights inferred by that law. When you go to a new doctor, they have to get your permission to access your records.