Date: 12/27/2003 7:56:00 PM
From Authorid: 57232
I have Multiple Sclerosis, I think I'm going to have just a splendid time getting a job, what do you think?  |
Date: 12/27/2003 8:00:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 15070
B.Monkey-I think it will make it almost impossible for you to get a job. Plus I hate when people start to look at others as a diagnosis, instead of a real person. Thank you for sharing. Believe me, I understand....  |
Date: 12/27/2003 8:03:00 PM
From Authorid: 53052
with kobe's issue is they want to use her medical records to prove it was not rape, i think the DMV has a right to know anything that might impair your driving ability.. i don't think medical histories should be availible to the public but they should be availible to immediate family, and things that involve medical issues(aka insurances, DMV-they do have a right to know if you have tremors or blackouts) it's unfortunate that it gets used to do horrid things or petty reasons  |
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Date: 12/27/2003 8:04:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 15070
sorry Midnighty, that was for BMonkey..... |
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Date: 12/27/2003 8:04:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 15070
I also think it will make it impossible for you to get health insurance |
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Date: 12/27/2003 8:06:00 PM
From Authorid: 57232
I question the things I do sometimes. When I worked at Publix I decided to tell the manager when I got the job, and it so got thrown in my face. I don't graduate college until 05/05/05 (I think that date will bring me luck), but when it's 'real' time for me, I think it will also be 'witholding a specific truth time' too. I think if I get fired if I'm found out I can sue? I guess I'll cross the bridge when I get to it. |
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Date: 12/27/2003 8:07:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 15070
I don't think the DMV should know my medical history based on what MIGHT happen. I believe that people who suffer from Epilepsy have it noted on their driver's license. But, aside from that information, your medical history should be totally private. I think most people who suffer from something that could endanger themselves, or others, on the road, are pretty up front about it. |
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Date: 12/27/2003 8:10:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 15070
BMonkey, that is a very difficult question. People are SO stupid when it comes to disablilities. Frankly-I find people's attitudes are the real disabilities. When you graduate from school, hopefully your MS won't be an issue. We can always hope..... |
Date: 12/27/2003 8:10:00 PM
From Authorid: 177
Well I am a diabetic, with high colesterol, high blood pressure, a stress fracture of the pelvis...and...anxiety & depression. There I laid it all out on the table for ya'll. You're welcome.  |
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Date: 12/27/2003 8:12:00 PM
From Authorid: 177
Oh...& thank goodness for the Veteran's Administration. I get all my treatment & meds for free. |
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Date: 12/27/2003 8:12:00 PM
From Authorid: 57232
I've been told by my MS specialist that my best bet (which is actually BAD news to me) is to work for a company with 60+ employees, but the branch of work I want to get into is usually a solo job. |
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Date: 12/27/2003 8:16:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 15070
TC-you are funny! But you know, there really are people who can take that type of information & use it against you. For example, say you are asked to tesify in a court case. Your anxiety & depression could be used to imply that your could be a less-than-credible witness. So, I think the Lawyers (except maybe your own) and the Judge do NOT need to know. |
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Date: 12/27/2003 8:18:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 15070
oh, BMonkey.....that is a tough situation. TC, I am very lucky. I have Medicare & Medicaid. Thank Goodness! Between the two, I am receiving the full care I was denied when I had no insurance |
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Date: 12/27/2003 8:19:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 15070
BMonkey-you have my total empathy. But see, I think no one should know your medical history unless YOU choose to share it. |
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Date: 12/27/2003 8:19:00 PM
From Authorid: 177
I am working on getting a 10 percent disability from the DAV, since my stress fracture came about during my time in the US Army, and is definately service connected. I hear that a ten percent only brings about 90 some dollars a month in disability pay, but at least it's something. |
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Date: 12/27/2003 8:22:00 PM
From Authorid: 177
You make some good points, LSG. I also would never report a personal UFO or Bigfoot sighting to the authorities, or the news media...since I am on record as having been treated for psychological problems for 30 years. |
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Date: 12/27/2003 8:22:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 15070
TC-we can thank the changes made in the Military benefits in, what?, 1979 or something? I mean originally one of the biggest draws for joining the military (aside from the collage tuition) was the medical benefits. Not now-I understand some Vets cannot even get benefits now. |
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Date: 12/27/2003 8:23:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 15070
TC-I did hear if you take your Honorable Discharge papers to the Social Security office, you can qualify for SSD & SSI. I don't know, you would have to check the SSA website |
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Date: 12/27/2003 8:24:00 PM
From Authorid: 177
PS: Of course if I ever saw a Bigfoot, or UFO, I would definately tell my USM family about it. |
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Date: 12/27/2003 8:26:00 PM
From Authorid: 57232
LSG I'm not making light of your post...it's Amrak's fault, but have you seen that commercial with the guy with the phone and Bigfoot and Bigfoot says Take a Picture it'll last longer |
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Date: 12/27/2003 8:27:00 PM
From Authorid: 177
Yes, I filed for SSI a couple of years ago but was turned down: Wasn't crazy enough, or lame enough. They were the ones that advised me to get with the DAV...and if that failed, then file with SSI again or SSD. |
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Date: 12/27/2003 8:28:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 15070
I know.......I learned the hard way. My Mom & I were diagnosed with cancer at the same time. In my Mom's case, there was a malpractice lawsuit since she had been misdiagnoised & mistreated for 3 years. By the time her cancer was discovered, she was a stage 4. During my recovery, I was treated for depression, and post-tramatic stress disorder. When it came time for me to give testamony before the hearing (pre-trial stuff). the Doctor's Lawyer somehow got access to my medical records, and tried to discredit me from testifying. |
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Date: 12/27/2003 8:29:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 15070
[email protected], I have. It is really funny! TC, trust me. I did the whole SSD/SSI thing. Get a Lawyer. I am serious. It still takes forever, but eventually you can get benefits. |
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Date: 12/27/2003 8:30:00 PM
From Authorid: 57232
lawyers are so nasty, they love to twist and turn it to make it look like you are such a terrible liability to the world, except for when it's to get aid, then and only then you are considered perfect health |
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Date: 12/27/2003 8:31:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 15070
BTW=my Dad settled out of court. He was never in it for the money anyway. He was afraid of what the other Lawyer might try to do to me in cross-examination. He was afraid if I got emotional, the other Lawyer would try to dis-credit me using my Depression. |
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Date: 12/27/2003 8:32:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 15070
No Kidding, BMonkey......that is the sad truth. |
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Date: 12/27/2003 8:32:00 PM
From Authorid: 57232
How many times did it take you until you got it? So far I've been denied twice. The tihng about me is that I have to take a medicine because it progresses if I don't take the said medicine. The last denial they gave me was on October 9th and I had 60 days and that has probably lapsed. Should I reapply, or I'm just wasting my time? |
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Date: 12/27/2003 8:35:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 15070
re-apply. Eventually they will have to give you a hearing in front of a Judge. That is your best bet. Even if the Judge decideds to deny you, you can STILL request an appeal. It took me 4 years. 2 denials, 1 hearing, and Sen. Bob Graham (Homeland Security-<D> Florida) PERSONALLY getting involved from his office in Washington DC before my benefits started. |
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Date: 12/27/2003 8:36:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 15070
You should really write to your Senator(s) & Congressmen in your state. |
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Date: 12/27/2003 8:38:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 15070
BMonkey-when I didn't have health insurance, I had to use all differnt kinds of agencies to help me get the daily Meds I require. Not just Psych meds, but the synthroid, and pain meds I needed just to function. |
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Date: 12/27/2003 8:38:00 PM
From Authorid: 57232
Thanks LSG, I will get on it soon, I'm going to have to, COBRA lapses soon. And that is expense too, my mom helps me out by paying, and that went up to $66 more a month |
Date: 12/27/2003 9:15:00 PM
From Authorid: 51049
I do not think that anybody such as employers or lawyers or anything should have access to your medical records or use your medical records against you unless you are a harm to yourself or others while employed for them or testifying for them or whatever the case may be. Its private information otherwise is what I think.  |
Date: 12/27/2003 10:40:00 PM
From Authorid: 12341
Hopefully the new HIPPA Laws have determined those who have access and stopped any prying eyes who have no legal recourse.  |
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Date: 12/27/2003 11:18:00 PM
From Authorid: 12341
In short, NO one should have access without the patient's permission and healthcare workers are liable. |
Date: 12/28/2003 2:01:00 AM
From Authorid: 42945
I agree with everything you say here..good post...hugs  |
Date: 12/28/2003 6:34:00 AM
From Authorid: 54987
I agree 200% with you, private medical history should remain private unless there is a direct relevance to the case and this should be decided by the doctor who has access to the records.  |
Date: 12/28/2003 7:23:00 AM
From Authorid: 47296
There are times when certain interests have a need to know concerning medical history. Many people do lie to a potential employer about a possible or past health problem. If a person becomes employeed, and then that problem crops up without the new employer knowing it was pre-existing, the new employer is then unfairly responsible for the medical needs of that person. Case in point; I had two back injuries before leaving the Navy in 1987. Almost every job appliation I filled out had a medical history section, that included "back injuries". I was honest, and answered that mine had been injured. I was turned down on several jobs because of it, but eventually was hired by a company that hired numerous veteran's, regardless of medical problems. This company knew if a problem cropped up, they were not responsible, but the military or VA would be. Now, if I had lied about my inury, and suddenly had a problem that required surgery or meany my being laid up, then whoever hired me would have ended up paying for that surgery or my workman's compensation while out of work. If it was learned that the injury was pre-existing, then I would have been out of a job for lieing on the appication, and when it comes to back injuries, pre-existing conditions do often show up. Insurance companies have a high enough liability every time they take someone on, which is one some now require physicals before coverage is given. Now, another case in point; a person works for 30+ years in one job or another, and for whatever reason, probably because they never felt it important, they have no life insurance. Suddenly, they find out they have terminal cancer, and have a year left to live. They then decide they need life insurance. If they tell the truth, they will be refused. If they lie, and no physical is required, then a year later their beneficiary is reaping the benefits of that lie, at the expense of everyone else that is insured. There are times when medical history needs to be known. There are a lot jobs today that require a security clearanceor background check. Medical, and in particular psycholigical history, could have a bearing on whether or not a person passes such checks. I am sure it would be great to find out the pilot of your plane is epilectic when you are flying at 30,000 feet. What about if the security guard at some place you have to frequent has fits of paranoi, and suddenly flashes back to some bad episode in his life where he had to shoot someone. Could be a bad scene. How about if the dirver of the 18 wheeler hauling hazardous material is prone to blackouts. I would sure hate to be on the same stretch of road he is on. Maybe the worker at the local day care is manic depressive with suicidal tendacies. I am sure it would be great for a group of young tots to watch teacher hang herself. While some of these examples may be the extreme, the fact is, that medical history does play an improtant role in today's society, and there are times when it needs to be known. Everything about a person's midical past may not be pertinent, but a lot of things are.  |
Date: 12/28/2003 7:26:00 AM
From Authorid: 18527
B. Monkey, get a job with the government, they CAN'T discriminate based upon health issues  |
Date: 12/28/2003 11:01:00 AM
From Authorid: 62184
I definatly agree 100% with that. No one should have access to your medical history without your consent or if it is needed for actual purpose. Employers shouldn't need to know, nor should someone at an agency that consists of car insurance..etc. If this stays in effect, pretty soon there will be no privacy for anyone.  |
Date: 12/28/2003 12:05:00 PM
From Authorid: 12133
TC, 10% comes out to $104.00 a month. Trust me, I know  |
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Date: 12/28/2003 12:08:00 PM
From Authorid: 12133
Well, I have knee problems, and if something happened with my knees, it shouldn't be up to my current employer to have to pay for it, to a certain point. Now if it happened on the job, then fine. |
Date: 12/28/2003 1:26:00 PM
From Authorid: 22080
unless its another doctor or a court order i think NOT  |
Date: 12/28/2003 4:40:00 PM
From Authorid: 34476
Nobody, unless it is a life or death issue (epilepsy and driving, allergies, etc)  |
Date: 1/1/2004 2:05:00 AM
From Authorid: 53054
When it comes to medical problems which include depression and other things similar tot hat i think that no one needs to know at all...its the own persons personal information. i also eblieve that family should not be able to get records of medical things, i cant even get notes which were made on me i dont think but i wouldlove to see what they say LOLZ....sometimes you dont even know what they are wrotting about you yet a person could look up those records and find out info which was said about you and sue! ou would have no idea...NO ONE and i mean NO ONE should have access or even try to access medical records AT ALL!!!!!!  |
Date: 1/1/2004 1:50:00 PM
From Authorid: 62060
Unless it can affect your ability in work, or for medical reasons, I dont think anyone should be allowed access to medical records. I get bad migraines (luckily i dont drive yet) but I have medication for that so they have little affect. And a person's past should be left in the past.  |
