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QuoteTheRaven424
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And If That Isn't A True Blue Miracle
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Posted by DebG
on the other hand, I like to fight things purely oon principal.
we know that 
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DebG
Pick a cause & stand up for it
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The cure IS worse!
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Really? and here I thought I was ever so discrete about it!
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| Posted 2/6/06 2:59 PM |
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Diane
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I dont understand...how do they sell your name and due date...to who??
Yes, I would be mad.
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| Posted 2/6/06 3:01 PM |
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DebG
Pick a cause & stand up for it
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The cure IS worse!
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Posted by Diane
I dont understand...how do they sell your name and due date...to who??
Yes, I would be mad.
They give/sell it to baby companies like Enfamil.
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| Posted 2/6/06 3:09 PM |
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Shelly
She's 7!!!
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I would be more than mad- I would be uncomfortable with that office. I would have a talk with the doctor and the office manager and explain to them that I am a patient in their office first and foremost, and not a product for sale.
I expect to be treated with respect, and sellign my name and due date is not treating me with respect. It is also going against the Patient's Bill of Rights confidentiality agreement. Sellign the fact that I am pregnant and my due date is in fact revealing my medical records.
If they don't apologize and vow to get off that list, I would consider switching offices. This is pretty serious to me.
Message edited 2/6/2006 3:54:15 PM.
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| Posted 2/6/06 3:11 PM |
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christy
Mommy of 2
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Re: Thoughts
I don't think they had a right to do this without your concent.
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| Posted 2/6/06 3:47 PM |
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BabyBoy
is Skylar Elizabeth
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Tom
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Re: Thoughts
didnt read the whole thread, but annually at a DR., i have to fill out a privacy policy
and anytime i visit a new dr., i have to fill out such a form as well...
prehaps the office is not following the rules?
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| Posted 2/6/06 4:37 PM |
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dooodles
When you wish upon a star
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Because 2 people fell in love
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Re: Thoughts
Just curious, how did the conversation come about? I'd be upset that my doctors office gave out my info. Did you get mail from these companies meaning your doctors also would have given your home address?
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| Posted 2/6/06 5:35 PM |
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IMO, $250 worth of coupons is not much consolation. I'd be sooooo aggravated.
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| Posted 2/6/06 5:43 PM |
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luvsbob4603
To a healthy 2013
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To a brand new year to a healthier me
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Deb I am so sorry doctors can be such an azz! I would be extremely pizzed if that ever happened to me! i would definetely file a complaint.
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| Posted 2/6/06 5:45 PM |
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MommyofG
just the girls
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Hold on a minute- from my understanding of the HIPPA law the doctors CANNOT even discuss your medical history with YOUR SPOUSE- soooooo why would they be selling your personal information to baby company's? I would consult a lawyer about this, I would get the copy of what you signed and see if there was an open clause allowing them to "sell" your information to companys that may sponsor any research they are doing. If there isnt I would SUE in a heartbeat! what is the purpose of the HIPPA law then? I know I could NOT discuss with patients their spouses visit what so ever or I was violating HIPPA and that included what they told me they had for breakfast too! thats how serious it is at least here in NY. good luck and look into this.
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| Posted 2/6/06 5:50 PM |
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Redhead
You Live, You Learn
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Jennifer
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I think it def violates your privacy
IMO they can be in some BIG trouble for doingit
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| Posted 2/6/06 6:13 PM |
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Jax430
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Jackie
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I'm pretty sure that this is a violation of HIPPA and that they could get into BIG trouble for this! I would be furious!
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| Posted 2/6/06 6:15 PM |
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MrsS2005
Mom of 3
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Did you sign anything? You may have unknowingly agreed to release information. If not, then the hospital may have violated HIPAA. I'm not sure if your due date is considered protected health information. Since that information would be in your chart, it's probably protected. If you want to pursue this, I'd file a complaint instead of a lawsuit. There's information on how to file on the U.S. Department of Health & HUman Services website.
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