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!
Colonoscopies are outpatient procedures, so no general anethesthetic. Not a big deal. If polyps are caught early, they are easily removed during the procedure. Early detection is key and easy to do so why not? If you have issues like blood in your stool, or worse, it may be too late to fix or much more difficult to do so.
Discernment is our greatest weapon in information warfare. Think about the pros and cons, ask around, and then make the best decision for you.
Never had one, never will. My father had the pleasure of a perforated colon during his, almost bled to death, only to find later (3 months) they missed a tumor. He ended losing 1/2 of his colon.
There is also cologuard as an option. It tests for blood and DNA changes that signal cancer. There are false positives and negatives though. With a scope, they actually see what's up.
I am not pushing it one way or the other. Everyone needs to make their own decision.
I despise the medical industry as much as anyone and I am no advocate for them.
I am an advocate for my frens' health and long life though. 🐸❤️