Question on a dental form asks are you medically compromised?
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it talks about patients with selected medical problems. \n\npatients that have oral manifestations of systemic diseases , oral soft tissue, etc...
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Only if you have the hots for the dr... \nSeriously, though--  why would it matter if the surgeon knew your crush, anyway?  No, the drugs don't make you reveal info unless asked, and I doubt they would be interested (they're not there to interrogate you, they're operating on your throat). However, when I had my wisdom teeth removed under general anesthesia, when they gave the Xanax me to sedate me b4 I went "to sleep" I hit on the surgeon A LOT!  The meds may make you lose some inhibition, like alcohol does.  That's about it.
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Oh yes it can! There are many documented cases of patients who have had mild to moderate untreated dental infections that lead to serious, and even fatal heart complications.  Our mouths are very dirty places and also very vascular and provide great access for bacteria into the blood stream.  However, cause of death listed as Cardiopulmonary, does not mean that there was heart damage, it just means that the heart and lungs failed, causing death.  The abcessed tooth may be unrelated.
176404
ask an expert LIKE YOUR DENTIST, HINT HINT!!
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If you lie about your medical conditions, especially pre-existing the insurance could be null and void.  The insurance company could also request your medical records and your entire medical history could be open to them.  Just be honest, as your lying could come back to haunt you.
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do contact the state dental board and lodge your complaint. i personally would speak seriously with my current dentist about what happened and ask his opinion on what additional action he advises if any.
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First, it's clear that you have no idea what you are talking about. Second, if it hurts, TELL THE DENTIST. \nLastly, as #2 stated, I'm sure they were more than happy to let you go as a patient. As a matter of fact, I can guarantee that you're on their DO NOT REAPPOINT list.
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I'm a dentist.\n\nNo, we are not con men.  You are just a very untrusting patient and a cheapskate who doesn't want to pay for necessary work.  Gold fillings, caps, and "all sorts of stuff" exist because people need them.\n\nThe problem with many patients we see is that they seem to think that they are perfectly capable of diagnosing their dental needs, and that when we dentists make a diagnosis different than their own we are trying to "upsell".\n\nWe, as dentists, put up with patient ignorance and stupidity more than any other type of doctor.  We spend more time with you than your primary care physician does.  We listen to your useless, meaningless descriptions of "how much my tooth has been hurting" more than any other kind of doctor, and you patients put the kinds of unrealistic expectations on us that you wouldn't dare put on your physician.\n\nYou really don't understand what it is we do.  We take your diseased mouth and fix it so that you can eat normally instead of gumming your food, or worse, dying.  That little cavity we diagnosed and treated would have progressed into an abscess that could kill you.  Trust me, I've seen many patients admitted into hospitals for infections so extensive that they had to be intubated in order to protect the airway.  And when a tooth is sensitive after we place a filling in it, you blame us as if we damaged a pefectly healthy tooth.\n\nThere are thousands of fillings out there, placed by me, that are chomping down on food in thousands of peoples' mouths.  Few if any of these patients give a second thought about the fact that they've got dental work in there.  But if it wasn't there, they'd certainly miss it.  What we do is truly amazing, yet unappreciated.\n\nOur job is exceedingly difficult.  It's why dentists are more prone to suicide.  A recent study showed that 68% of dentists wish they were in another profession.  We stick with it out of a sense of obligation to our patients.  Despite the fact that you drive us nuts and often treat us like sh*t, we are concerned for your health.\n\nMake no mistake about it, though, we record our treatment recommendations as well as the fact you ignored them.
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yes. it's one of your patient's rights to have a copy of your medical record.  they may charge you a fee.
361551
You're asking for a diagnosis on answers?????
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NO! \n\nHIV patients have the right to their confidentiality just like the rest of us do. always use a condom and be careful
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Better to be safe than sorry \nkeep your appointment the doc is sending you for a reason. i hope you feel better
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Have the doctor write on the note;\n\n"Please excuse (student) for medical reasons".\n\nIf he has any further questions, tell him it's personal and he cannot press you.
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well usually the customer service rep has a background in medicine, I've worked as an assistant to the doctor for years, and usually when I ask patients..i don't say WHY DO YOU WANT THE DOCTOR?..i usually just ask the patients..what are your symptons, so I can write it down in their file and the doctor knows what he's dealing with. Doctor's are so busy, its nice to give them a little help sometimes..they appreciate it.
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There is a number called 1-800-Dentist - it can help you find a good dentist in your area and tell you if a dentist has had problems in the past w/ patients, malpractice suits, etc.  Also, I would start calling different dentists in your town or surrounding towns and tell them some of your story...  ask them if they are willing to take on a charity case.  I was a dental asst. and we did this a few times a year to lend a helping hand in our community.  HTH & GL to you!
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Should we be worried about you doing something to yourself, or do you have a health condition that might cause your death?\n\nIf you're considering suicide, PLEASE speak to someone.
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First, yes it is legal for insurance companies to ask about family history of cancer.  Failure to answer truthfully may be grounds to deny a claim.\n\nEvaluation of underwriting questions after a claim is filed is a practice known as post-claims underwriting.   This effort to deny a claim based upon false information provided at the time of application is illegal in some jurisdictions.  In some jurisdictions, beyond a certain point the insurer may not challenge a policy some long as the premiums have been paid almost irrespective of what information the insured provided.  Despite this, an insurer is usually allowed to reduce benefits if it is determined that the insured lied about his age.\n\nYour brother is obligated to answer the questions on the application truthfully.  If he does not wish to answer a question, the insurer is under no obligation to offer coverage.  He DOES NOT have to volunteer information about something the insurance company did not ask about.  As such, if he can find a company that does not ask about family history of cancer, he does not have to tell them about your cancer.\n\nIn filling out an insurance application it is best to answer truthfully.