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Just got back from emergency room
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Glad to hear your ok bro.
Re: Doctor paitiant privacy!
'patient came in with an injury due to injections of *******'
it doesnt work that way..she writes down what you were using..and insurance companies DO have access to these files..dont be ignorant
what do you think that your doc writes in your medical files when you go visit her??Nextel said:
'patient came in with an injury due to injections of *******'
it doesnt work that way..she writes down what you were using..and insurance companies DO have access to these files..dont be ignorant
Hey guys I agree with you all, and DTO what are you saying B12 any doctor would know thats a lie and As I said before why take the chance of mis treatment? as Nextel said you could sue his ass sideways if they did not cover you due to him telling them that you use and beside the fact your insurance does not ask"do you currently use steroids" when you go get coverage. But they do ask about smoking and drinking and so on. Always tell the truth to the docs, your talking about your life, and when all it takes most of the time is simple antib's to take care of these minor issues when lieing can only cause more problems in the long run. Thanks to all that back me up. Later!
Bigman1
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bigman1 said:
First of all, the doctor can't write down that you lied, he has to take you at your word. It's irrelevant whether he 'thinks' you are lying. But if you tell him about illicit drug use, he can and more than likely will write this down in your file.
If you get fired because the doctor tells your employer about your drug usage, yes you can sue him. However, for you to get health insurance, the insurance have access to your files. This access you agree to. Geez, you don't really believe you can sue an insurance company for having access to your medical records and denying your claim because you illegally used drugs, do you?
If you get denied for a health claim because of this, there is zero you can do. Sure, the insurance companies don't ask about gear, so what? They still have access to your records, and they can do what they want if a doctor has put down in your file you have used illegal drugs. Even deny you coverage totally. This ain't socialism, they are in business and make business decisions and are under no obligation to give you coverage.
I can't believe dto got ANY flak for what he said. All he did was try to point out the repercussions of your actions. It's not like gear is toxic, all he is going to do is lance it and/or give you an antibiotic.
well not sure about every state but is illegal here and I'm pretty sure everywhere for your insurance to deny your claim because you were injecting steroids. Does a guy with aids get denied because he got it from a dirty heroin needl? I think not. As for telling your Dr. well I tell mine everything because he needs to know why I go in every 8 weeks for a bloodworkup. He knows everything I take and no he does not write everything down only listens and write what needs to be seen. your records are completely confidential UNLESS there is a problem and your insurance needs to request them then and only then they still need you to sign something to give that permission. As for being worried that you will be denied coverage, well I wouldnt worry too much about it. However if you ever need life ins. they will request this info but like I said they hardly ever write down on your records that you use steroids. Just my opinion been doing this for 8 years and my doc. has known everything from the beginning!
Txlonghorn:
He isn't taking flak for what his views are but most people will not lie to there doc about something so simple, I just find it hard to believe that alot of people say you should never lie about your name or address when ordering gear, but you should lie to your doctor. Makes no sense, now I'm not looking to start a back and fourth of posts so please lets not make it that but everyone else also has there views and are aloud to write them just as DTO is. Peace and have a good new year!!!
He isn't taking flak for what his views are but most people will not lie to there doc about something so simple, I just find it hard to believe that alot of people say you should never lie about your name or address when ordering gear, but you should lie to your doctor. Makes no sense, now I'm not looking to start a back and fourth of posts so please lets not make it that but everyone else also has there views and are aloud to write them just as DTO is. Peace and have a good new year!!!
