They do not allow kids under 18 alone in a room with a doctor without a parent or guardian, but the insurance company made me sign something saying that my mother could read my insurance statements they sent. This doesn't make any sense, because if I'm not allowed to be without her in a doctor's office, how would she not know something...?
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It is for the child's protection.  The insurance is most likely in your parents name.  They have a law like that here in California.\nHowever, if your child is getting the Depo shot to prevent pregnacy, it is kept private and not privy to parents.
372719
Yeah, tell your mom. He is a pervert. Yes to a certain degree he is supposed to talk to you about sex, but not in that way. He said he likes describing these different types of sexual acts. Something is wrong with him. When there is a patient and the doctor is of the opposite sex there is supposed to be another doctor/nurse the same sex as the patient. For example: You are a female he is a male there was supposed to be another female in there like a nurse. If it makes you feel comfortable some docs. let you bring along a friend or female along. But I would definitely change my doctor from a male to a female. He just seems like a freak. I just don't know what type of men actually like taking that job, it just seems very freaky to me. THAT'S JUST MY OPINION. BUT DEFINITELY TELL YOUR MOM. AND DON'T GO BACK TO HIM.
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I am not sure why your daughter was sent to live with your mother, but it sounds like something similar that I went through. I had moved away from my children at one point and it was only supposed to be temporary. I had to write a letter stating specifically that my mother had temporary custody and made decisions on behalf of my children. This is what the local DSHS office wanted to get my children enrolled in medical. And as far as enrolling them in school, I had to contact the school and tell them that my mother would be acting as their guardian in my place. So, as long as this situation is only temporary, I see no reason why a written letter from you and a few phone calls from you wouldn't be sufficient.
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I don't necessarily think there is anything wrong with it and if you're okay with it there shouldn't be a problem. My mom goes in with me (though I am a teenage girl). I feel more comfortable with her being there so the doctor doesn't do anything that I don't want them to. Again, if you feel good about it, don't stress about it. If you don't feel comfortable with it then let her know. It sounds though like you're good so you should just live that way. Don't worry about what other people do because a lot of people aren't comfortable with their parents and it sounds like you are.
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actually, they think now that both parents have to be carriers ,but my sister has it, and we can only trace it through my dad's side of the family. but still, she is worried about passing it to her kids, to the point of not wanting to bare her own. diabetics can live full lives, but it is a lot of stress, and the complications can be pretty serious. it is understandable that diabetics would not want their children to go through what they did.
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She can't be kept on ins. until 25?  When son turned 18 I called and checked out many many insurance companies.  Check with local Family Independence Agency - sometimes child can get assistance with medical (like medicaid).
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You may or may not have a case, i guess i dont know the details. If he discussed the case with the cashier in an effort to solve the problem of who has the script, I dont think it would be a privacy violation (I maybe wrong) especially if he didnt disclose to her what drug you were taking. And its going to be hard to prove by word of mouth that this isnt what happened. If it was a personal conversation though and then it would probably be a HIPPA violation.  I'm an intern in pharmacy school but I'm not a legal expert so I don't know every little detail and what counts as a HIPPA violation and what doesnt. Also, if they end up not having that your ex isnt allowed to pick up your Rx you might have a tough time proving your case. Like I said though, I dont know the details of the incident nor am i familiar with the situation, and I'm sure im not hearing the whole story. It seems odd your doctor would "drop" you if there wasnt more to this story... You probably need to talk to a lawyer to get an exact answer if you really want to sue them. It sounds like it was probably an honest mistake by the pharmacy. Pharmacies usually have several thousand patients, and to be realistic its pretty much impossible to stay up on the domestic situations of each one. If they had a note on your husband, it was probably buried in the part of your profile called the DUR in which case they tech wouldnt have seen the note unless she was looking for it. I think you're also going to have to prove that your ex picked up your prescription... and even if he did, the pharmacy would be able to give you more if you had refills, though your insurance might not cover it. So yeah, you need to ask a lawyer... but IMO you dont have that much of a case... sorry about the trouble you've had though.
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I would strongly recommend that you contact the medical board about this.  If she is interfering with medication of patients she works with, it could have potentially fatal effects.  This is irresponsible at best, and criminal at worst.  A nurse is not a doctor and does not determine treatment of patients on her own, nor should she go against the doctor's orders.  While she may think in her own mind that she knows best, she is wrong.  Please report her to the medical board; they will investigate the complaint.  \n\nI am sorry that she took it upon herself to alter your son's medication.  I can only imagine what she is doing to other patients who don't have a sharp minded mother looking out for them.
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As far as I've seen, the student is always covered under a parents insurance until he finishes his schooling or turns 24.  The student must be an official resident of the household and a dependent of the parent.  If a student lives in temporary housing due to schooling, he is still considered a resident of the parents home.\n\nIt's possible the people at your father's new job did not understand the situation
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get a second and third and fourth opinion. unless you have no custodial rights, you should take them to your own choice of doctor. \n\nand since psychs get money for prescribing medications like this, i'd really question if it's necessary or just in the doctor's interest. these kinds of meds are not good for young bodies.
54026
not if he is your son. family members are exempt from HIPPA regulations, if you go through the proper channels and your son has given permission.
135237
Got Parents ??? Use them, thats why they're there. Otherwise talk to a trusted adult. Don't rely on your friends for misinformation.
511155
"but I don't want my kids to suffer later due to lack of attention from both the parents."\n\nThere's your answer, "doctor".
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mothers are pretty tough people, especially when its to do with their children, no matter what age, talk to you mother about it and also get the professional help you need at your own GP or hospital.
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Pyrate has the right attitude. The others who spoke about kids under 18 needing to constantly be in the care of a parent are wrong. I know lots of 13 year olds who babysit babies and toddlers.\n\nIn this situation, you are speaking of a 13 year old and a 16 year old....both old enough to stay home alone while you go on a date with your spouse, why would they then not be able to stay at home alone while you go to work? \n\nIt can be done. There will always be those who think anything other than the norm is "illegal." These are not experts, and many experts are wrong anyway.\n\nWhat state are you in? The amount and type of work/hours put into a school day vary from state to state and whether or not testing is required also varies from state to state.\n\nThis can be done legally.\n\nAnd TINATURNER was wrong. Even Public Schools are only in session about 6 hours...why then would homeschools be required to be in session for 8 hours? Stop talking about subjects you know nothing about!
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You are referring to a policy that most health insurance co's have, in this if a child is under 23 (confirm with  your co) but over 18 you will need to show proof that he/she is enrolled as a full time student.  So depending on your age, you may or maynot be able to jump back on your parents policy.  Confirm with your parents HR person, I highly advice you retain a Individual plan asap, here is why.  In life we cannot predict the future, everyday I speak to someone who says, "I don't have health insurance, because I am really healthy".. This statement presumes that the person can see her/his future.  Health Insurance is for the possibility of future claims, purchasing it when you are healthy is important, because when we are not healthy it is impossible to purchase a good plan at a reasonable rate.\n\nEveryday I speak to someone who waits to purchase insurance, and then it is too late.  Here is a dose of reality, automatic declines can including: Diabetes, visiting a chiropractor more than 10times in a 12month period, BMI over 35%, Abnormal Pap test, Asthma combined with any steroid rx, Breast Implants with Silicone, Broken limbs within 90days, the list goes on and on.
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There's no way for her to use her parents insurance without them finding out eventually, so forget that and pretend she has no insurance.\n\nIf she has her own money, nothing is stopping her from going somewhere and paying the bill herself.  If that's not an option, many places treat patients with the sliding-scale payment system if they don't have insurance or cannot  afford to pay in full.  A lot of these places are community/city health care centers.  Some private practices allow this as well.  She would need to make a list of the places in her area (starting with her first choices) and call each one, say that she is uninsured and ask if they accept patients on a sliding-scale.  They will understand right away and be able to answer the question.  The larger the town/city, the faster it may be to find a place.   \n\nI do not think that places go out of their way to see if a person is insured so I doubt she'll be turned down for treatment because of that.  Unless she proves that she has insurance, they will assume she has none.