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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Coding would actually be a useful thing if it was used for good. Being able to sus out health issues on a population level could help a lot of people. We probably already have all the information needed to show any harm or benefit for a lot of medical products, but the people are sold out for $$$
Well, I think codes serve a dual purpose. First is for insurance billing practices. Everything has to have a code to be covered by insurance. But I think codes also serve a research purpose at the meta-data level. Without revealing names and personal info, codes can be totaled and summarized over vast populations and demographics.
Still, however, I do resent have my medical records polluted with a "vaxx refusal" code.
Maybe eventually it will be a good thing. Scientists wondering "How come we're seeing so much better health outcomes will all these people with this certain code?"
Probably just wishful thinking though.