DD — What you did at your dental office is EXACTLY what we all must do. You ARE high level. Your bravery and kindness toward other medical professionals — and likely their future patients — by educating them were special and perfect.
Coincidentally, my spouse had a first visit to a rural-area dental office yesterday. We have known this de…
DD — What you did at your dental office is EXACTLY what we all must do. You ARE high level. Your bravery and kindness toward other medical professionals — and likely their future patients — by educating them were special and perfect.
Coincidentally, my spouse had a first visit to a rural-area dental office yesterday. We have known this dentist for a while (he’s active in our community) and had already pre-educated him to some extent about our medical privacy stance. He understands liberty and the desire to minimize both paperwork and treatments (spouse paid by check — no insurance). Spouse was impressed by his skill, demeanor, patient care philosophy, and reasonable prices. All in all, a win-win.
The dental visit was in contrast to an experience I had nearly a year ago with Costco optometrist office. I wanted an eye exam to assess whether I needed new glasses. They refused to do the unless I filled out an invasive HIPAA questionnaire (I told them I would pay cash; no insurance reimbursement, etc). I explained in a full (though small) waiting room that their “HIPAA compliant” policy did NOT protect patient privacy at all and required too many invasive questions that were not relevant to the exam. Sadly, others sitting within earshot continued obediently scribbling down their personal medical history. I left without an exam. Same glasses still.
DD — What you did at your dental office is EXACTLY what we all must do. You ARE high level. Your bravery and kindness toward other medical professionals — and likely their future patients — by educating them were special and perfect.
Coincidentally, my spouse had a first visit to a rural-area dental office yesterday. We have known this dentist for a while (he’s active in our community) and had already pre-educated him to some extent about our medical privacy stance. He understands liberty and the desire to minimize both paperwork and treatments (spouse paid by check — no insurance). Spouse was impressed by his skill, demeanor, patient care philosophy, and reasonable prices. All in all, a win-win.
The dental visit was in contrast to an experience I had nearly a year ago with Costco optometrist office. I wanted an eye exam to assess whether I needed new glasses. They refused to do the unless I filled out an invasive HIPAA questionnaire (I told them I would pay cash; no insurance reimbursement, etc). I explained in a full (though small) waiting room that their “HIPAA compliant” policy did NOT protect patient privacy at all and required too many invasive questions that were not relevant to the exam. Sadly, others sitting within earshot continued obediently scribbling down their personal medical history. I left without an exam. Same glasses still.