Should I tell my doc about my steroid use in the U.S?

[Ghoul]

https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/faq/481/does-hipaa-permit-doctors-to-share-patient-information-for-treatment-without-authorization/index.html

 

[Dirthand]

https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/faq/271/does-a-physician-need-written-authorization-to-send-medical-records-to-a-specialist/index.html

This is odd because I just had to sign a form the day before yesterday specifically giving permission for a specific dr. To be able to communicate with another specific dr. About me.. probly just some extra security on their part. Who knows..

 

[Juiced_lizard]

This is odd because I just had to sign a form the day before yesterday specifically giving permission for a specific dr. To be able to communicate with another specific dr. About me..

I think it’s odd too as I’ve had to before. I wonder if it’s more so a respect thing between doctors and patients?

 

[Dirthand]

I think it’s odd too as I’ve had to before. I wonder if it’s more so a respect thing between doctors and patients?

Probably y just extra cover their ass security on their part..' well you even signed this form" I looked into it just a lil , there are conditions and rules they have to abide by in doing so.

 

[Juiced_lizard]

Probably y just extra cover their ass security on their part..' well you even signed this form" I looked into it just a lil , there are conditions and rules they have to abide by in doing so.

I personally think it all depends on the doctor. Only you’ll know your doctor. People should ‘shop’ doctors. Some doctors are more open and others aren’t.

 

[Ghoul]

This is odd because I just had to sign a form the day before yesterday specifically giving permission for a specific dr. To be able to communicate with another specific dr. About me.. probly just some extra security on their part. Who knows..

30 minutes ago I was sitting in my doctors office (at a large, university affiliated hospital). I asked for a referral to their plastic surgery department for an issue I'm having.

She said I'd need a certain test first, I told her I had that done two years ago at another large, university affiliated hospital in a different state.

She logged into her system, clicked through a few HIPPA warnings ("Are you treating this patient?"), and my entire file from the other hospital popped up.

Remember, one of the "P"s in HIPPA is "Portability".

Now I've been presented with record authorization forms in the past too.

Asking her to clarify, she said the only thing limiting the sharing of records between doctors treating you is technology. In this case both places are huge, all records are electronic, and they're on the same system.

Smaller providers often still rely on paper records, or are using cheaper electronic systems that only link them to insurance companies and the government (the "payers".). The authorization forms make it much easier for them to request records by fax or email. But every year more and more docs get tied into the large networks, and eventually the "Portability" part of the law is intended to get everyone into the same unified records system,

 

[Dirthand]

It's all about actions and consequences as with everything in life. The actions we decide to take has potential benefits and potential consequences.. you weight out the cost/reward make a best decision and be at peace the outcome..or you can do it like i always have just jump in head first based off feelzs report, warning tho, there are more consequences than benefits that way!!!

 

[Dirthand]

30 minutes ago I was sitting in my doctors office (at a large, university affiliated hospital). I asked for a referral to their plastic surgery department for an issue I'm having.

She said I'd need a certain test first, I told her I had that done two years ago at another large, university affiliated hospital in a different state.

She logged into her system, clicked through a few HIPPA warnings ("Are you treating this patient?"), and my entire file from the other hospital popped up.

Remember, one of the "P"s in HIPPA is "Portability".

Now I've been presented with record authorization forms in the past too.

Asking her to clarify, she said the only thing limiting the sharing of records between doctors treating you is technology. In this case both places are huge, all records are electronic, and they're on the same system.

Smaller providers often still rely on paper records, or are using cheaper electronic systems that only link them to insurance companies and the government (the "payers".). The authorization forms make it much easier for them to request records by fax or email. But every year more and more docs get tied into the large networks, and eventually the "Portability" part of the law is intended to get everyone into the same unified records system,

Im wondering... dr. To dr can do that and be covered under hipaa, but ehat most people seem to be concerned about is inaurace companies.. are they able to access records without personal authorization?
Im sure if you are trying to take out a large life insurance policy they would dig kinda hard but for basic health/life insurance .... I think u said a mouthful when you mentioned the lack of a universal medical data base...

 

[T-Bagger]

Im wondering... dr. To dr can do that and be covered under hipaa, but ehat most people seem to be concerned about is inaurace companies.. are they able to access records without personal authorization?
Im sure if you are trying to take out a large life insurance policy they would dig kinda hard but for basic health/life insurance .... I think u said a mouthful when you mentioned the lack of a universal medical data base...

Working in healthcare for over 20 years, no, the insurance company (at least health) won’t request records for no reason at all. The only thing I see as an issue is if you tell your doctor and they put it in the office notes for that day and then for some reason, past records are requested for something, whether it be fraud, pre determination, hospital admission, etc.

 

[Trailmixed]

30 minutes ago I was sitting in my doctors office (at a large, university affiliated hospital). I asked for a referral to their plastic surgery department for an issue I'm having.

She said I'd need a certain test first, I told her I had that done two years ago at another large, university affiliated hospital in a different state.

She logged into her system, clicked through a few HIPPA warnings ("Are you treating this patient?"), and my entire file from the other hospital popped up.

Remember, one of the "P"s in HIPPA is "Portability".

Now I've been presented with record authorization forms in the past too.

Asking her to clarify, she said the only thing limiting the sharing of records between doctors treating you is technology. In this case both places are huge, all records are electronic, and they're on the same system.

Smaller providers often still rely on paper records, or are using cheaper electronic systems that only link them to insurance companies and the government (the "payers".). The authorization forms make it much easier for them to request records by fax or email. But every year more and more docs get tied into the large networks, and eventually the "Portability" part of the law is intended to get everyone into the same unified records system,

If only everyone used the Epic EMR system.

 

[fatsoneedstrt]

Doctor refuses to write me a script for telmisartan or do blood work. Want to get it covered by insurance be doing it privately. Wondering if I should be honest and if he will then do what I want? I'm worried though as I'm in the US. Can I be denied a claim later on before because of roid use? What do you guys in the US think?

No. Never confess to doctors of you taking something that wasnt prescribed to you. They will use that against you. Whether its legal or illegal do not confess. Remember even if they are intrigued by your story, legally they have to put it on file and will turn around and use that against you down the road. Your medical file goes with you where ever you go.

 

[fatsoneedstrt]

Doctor refuses to write me a script for telmisartan or do blood work. Want to get it covered by insurance be doing it privately. Wondering if I should be honest and if he will then do what I want? I'm worried though as I'm in the US. Can I be denied a claim later on before because of roid use? What do you guys in the US think?

You can report doctors like this that refuse to do bloodwork. I have similar issues in the past. They wont prescribe telmisartan or any blood pressure medication unless they can prove you have high blood pressure. From experience going in there and asking for certain medication wont get you far. At least here in the united states. Kinda crazy to be because doctors here in the usa throw blood pressure medication at you in the first visit. They want you coming back every month

 

[Dirthand]

No. Never confess to doctors of you taking something that wasnt prescribed to you. They will use that against you. Whether its legal or illegal do not confess. Remember even if they are intrigued by your story, legally they have to put it on file and will turn around and use that against you down the road. Your medical file goes with you where ever you go.

Not true. I have a very honest relationship with my dr... when I go to other Dr's, such as cardiologist, surgeons ect my steroid use is not in any "file" maybe some Dr's are like what your saying but mine is not.. I'm gonna be honest with my medical professionals and get the best guidance and care I can get.
Peace

 

[psauce]

No. Never confess to doctors of you taking something that wasnt prescribed to you. They will use that against you. Whether its legal or illegal do not confess. Remember even if they are intrigued by your story, legally they have to put it on file and will turn around and use that against you down the road. Your medical file goes with you where ever you go.

This is a great way to get yourself killed while paying for it.

 

[Sicsemptyran]

No. Never confess to doctors of you taking something that wasnt prescribed to you. They will use that against you.

Completely depends on the doctor. I use a concierge doctor with which I sign an agreement that they will not release my files to any other doctor, insurance company, or anyone for that matter unless it is a court ordered release.

Allows me to be completely open with my doc when I message him "hey doc I'm thinking of blasting xyz, let's do bloodwork in x weeks/etc."

Granted, I understand that is a very specific private practice, but doctors are human too like everyone else and while there are many who want to cover their ass and put everything in the file, there's plenty who will be willing to say "got it, appreciate you telling me" and not put it in the file if it means you'll be more open with them.

 

[Ateam2023]

my pcp knows about my testosterone use and allows me to pull some pretty extensive bloodwork at least once a year (thats all i ask for) the other bloodwork i do on my own , but he just always gives me the "side eye" about some of the tests as well as results, but at the end of the day a good dr wants you healthy and not in a dangerous position due to something so so simple as bloodwork,, Im in the USA also,,

 

[Ghoul]

my pcp knows about my steroid use and allows me to pull some pretty extensive bloodwork at least once a year (thats all i ask for) the other bloodwork i do on my own , but he just always gives me the "side eye" about some of the tests as well as results, but at the end of the day a good dr wants you healthy and not in a dangerous position due to something so so simple as bloodwork,, Im in the USA also,,

Good luck with getting that life insurance policy....

 

[Ateam2023]

Good luck with getting that life insurance policy....

why do you say that? Its not like my bloodwork is over the top,, shoulda said testosterone use

 

[Ghoul]

why do you say that? Its not like my bloodwork is over the top,, shoulda said testosterone use

You will be disqualified from any policy that's valuable enough for the actuarial team to look at your medical records. Anything $500k and over in all likelihood triggers that level of detail work. Certainty at $1mil+ they'll go over records with a fine toothed comb.

Below that you're probobly ok.

 

[Ateam2023]

You will be disqualified from any policy that's valuable enough for the actuarial team to look at your medical records. Anything $500k and over in all likelihood triggers that level of detail work. Certainty at $1mil+ they'll go over records with a fine toothed comb.

Below that you're probobly ok.

what about all the glp1 users ? Im sure that would be a setback for getting life insurance because of the obesity and such? Or is it just for steroid users lol,,