In a completely unrelated development, all medical records are to be stored electronically and made accessible to the Federal government. So medical records would be as good as a registry.
Just a coinky-dink, I’m sure...
The onlly proper answer to this question is “None of your damn business”.
Keep this in mind when you are tempted to be a smart ass or even threatening--bad, bad idea. that could go down on your medical record, too.
Absolutely, that’s mentioned and the Brady Campaign tried to poo poo it in court.
NOYFB is better. And they can ask all the questions they want. There is no guarantee that any response is a) truthful or b) accurate.
I believe that on consent forms you can specify who does NOT get your medical records. It would be interesting to find out what happens if you object to the feds getting your medical information. Looks like this case decides you can’t object.
However, HIPAA is still in force and the doctor could be sued if he gives out your medical information to the feds. I spoke to a Medicare rep and she was unaware of the contradiction, nor what doctors will wind up doing.
And to the NSA trolls, FU.
Ah. So the doctor writes, "This person is angry because he cussed at me. And because he didn't say he didn't, he clearly has guns in the house. Suggest SWAT get over to his house and bust down the door before he uses those guns."
“..The onlly proper answer to this question is “None of your damn business”....”
Actually, the ONLY proper answer is “No, why would you ask that?” with a slight air of indigence.
Saying “none of your damn business” automatically implies you DO own, and the doc writes it up as such.
Giving up ANY information does you no good.
If they want that information so badly let THEM go digging for it in the databases that they’re not supposed to have.
No, the proper answer is: “I will have my lawyer call you to discuss the issue with you.”
A better answer might be, “you’re fired.”
“In a completely unrelated development, all medical records are to be stored electronically and made accessible to the Federal government. So medical records would be as good as a registry.”
In Californicating you land, electronic medical records are heading towards their third year after being mandated or strongly suggested.
Besides your medical records, your ss #, California driver’s license and insurance cards have been scanned into the records.
So anything else that you have “volunteered” or coerced into saying/writing down is also available electronically.
Anyone, who believes that those details in their so called confidential medical records haven’t been scanned by the NSA, FBI, TAF and IRS should buy a nice bridge from me.