I went to a new doctor last week for a hand issue, and when the nurse left the room, my medical chart was left open on the computer screen. There, in a 2 inch by 1 inch block in the top, right corner in large, bold letters, it said PATIENT REFUSED. I always figured my refusal of the jab was displayed somewhere because I could always tell the doctor’s reaction to me. But the size of this literally screamed to any doctor that I had not complied. I almost felt violated with the size emphasis to make sure no medical person ever misses that I bucked their order. It fully taints any trust or relationship I have or could have with that medical person.
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I think this might be a violation of law.
Several years ago, I went to a doctor for an ear issue. During the "interview" before the doc came in, the nurse was asking a lot of questions.
One of the questions was, "Do you own any firearms?"
Huh? For an ear issue?
I responded with, "What does that have to do with my ear?"
She said, "I know, I just have to ask."
I said, "It is not relevant, it is intrusive, and it is none of your business."
She said she agreed, and moved on.
Later, I looked into it, and found I could "lock" my medical records in a way similar to locking a credit report. This might or might not work WITHIN a particular health system -- might only work on records if the health system you are using is different from another one who has your info.
Anyway, I later went in for a routine annual physical (back when I thought this might be a good idea -- but no more!), and the doctor called me after the checkup to ask why I had my medical records from a previous procedure locked. IOW, he could not access those records without my express, written permission (which I never gave).
Something to consider.
I wonder if this applies to colonoscopies. I'm in my 40s and have never had one.
EDIT: Okay, I get it, I'm not getting one! You can stop now!