Medical information vs. privacy - Page 2

NickNack · ‎03-10-2010

Wow! It's amazing that a doctor would ask those questions. I would have answered them, but would have been shocked that they asked them. I did leave out an answer on one of the forms one time, and they asked me for the answer. I didn't see how it pertained to anything they needed, but I answered. I think you had a perfect right to refuse, though and can't believe they would call you to ask. I would think she could have just put "refused" or "did not answer" for her "system."

The Bluebird Carries The Sky On His Back"
-Henry David Thoreau

kitcat51 · ‎09-15-2016

No, I only provide the info I want. I was surprised several years ago when out of the blue my Drs office asked for their new electronic files if I had any weapons in my home & wanted info on family members health, income, education & lifestyles...I let them know exactly how I felt about that & they didn't ask again. I'm sure that electronic file shows to whoever in whatever department it's being shared with that I don't cooperate....good for me.

Carmie · ‎10-25-2010

I got an e-mail asking for me to review the doctor and the office staff. I ignored it. Maybe I need to fill it out and express my concern over these questions.

The doctor was professional and there are about 8 OB/GYN’s in that practice. I am sure that form is sent to all of their,clients. Maybe younger women are more comfortable than I am answering questions that are none of their business IMO.

My DH said I should have embellished the answers to give them something to talk about.

I am still oxox · ‎03-09-2010

@Carmie

Actually a GYN would need to know about your Sxxul behavior and your lifestyle

@Carmie wrote:
@I am still oxox wrote:
They sound like lifestyle questions, I would of answered them with out the bat of an eyelash
Yes, you’re right. They were lifestyle questions now that you mentioned it. Why do you think they want to know?

They didn’t ask if I practiced any of this, just wanted to know if i was interested. Do you think they wanted women to audition for something? I can’t figure it out.

Stop being afraid of what could go wrong and start being positive what could go right.

SilleeMee · ‎05-22-2016

Orientation and multiple partners is sort of their business. It gives them an idea how to treat current or new conditions related to your female health parts. I simply state that I am monogamous and leave it at that.

ETA - Giving your gyn personal info about your lifestyle background is often helpful for them to establish a basic understanding of some of the health-related things that could possibly come up and it gives them a way to pinpoint a possible outbreak, epidemiology of a reportable STD, required by law. Not saying that you have one but the 'lifetyle' part of the questionnaire is helpful for their reporting of one and how it is handled as far as public health.

@Carmie

People don't always tell the truth when it comes to revealing lifestyle choices.

Carmie · ‎10-25-2010

@I am still oxox wrote:
@Carmie

Actually a GYN would need to know about your Sxxul behavior and your lifestyle

@Carmie wrote:
@I am still oxox wrote:
They sound like lifestyle questions, I would of answered them with out the bat of an eyelash
Yes, you’re right. They were lifestyle questions now that you mentioned it. Why do you think they want to know?

They didn’t ask if I practiced any of this, just wanted to know if i was interested. Do you think they wanted women to audition for something? I can’t figure it out.

I agree, but the questions had nothing to do with that. They did not ask if I participated in a risky lifestyle.

Only wanted to know if this type of lifestyle was interesting to me and what gender/s I was attracted to.

IMW · ‎06-15-2014

I would not answer those questions, I try not to give even my ss#.

Snoopp · ‎02-02-2015

That sounds so inappropriate. And saying they need it for their "system" doesn't really answer anything.

Carmie · ‎10-25-2010

@IMW wrote:
I would not answer those questions, I try not to give even my ss#.

I only give out my last four numbers when asked for a SS number. xxx-xx-1234. I

Lilysmom · ‎03-09-2010

@Carmie, I would be immediately looking for another doctor and I would communicate the reason clearly to that practice. Don’t rely on the front office staff to pass along the message. In fact, I wonder if these questions are a breach of ethics. Depending on how upset I was, I would consider reporting that to the medical society or its equivalent in your area. LM