Archive for December, 2009

Can my new doctor write a note referring to medical information diagnosed by an old doctor?

I had a few problems last year which my old doctor in a different city was treating. The issue created problems for me with university, and I submitted medical notes at the time so that I could have an extension granted on a piece of work.
Now that work is due to be assessed, my [...]

Employer asking for medical information?

My employer has sent around cards asking for a contact "in case of emergerncy" and medical information such as: List any allergies or illnesses, history of heart disease, etc., blood type and drugs being presently taken. Do I have a right to refuse to answer? I’m a secretary (meaning the only harm [...]

Am 25, mother of 5 yr old and 11 days late-very tired.Am 106lbs,5′3".Neg home test. underweight?pregnant?ill?

I suppose my concern comes from typically being healthy and having normal periods. Being 11 days late is definitely far from my mind. My ob says I must be stressed and should contact him if I miss three periods in a row. This seems to be a lot of time and missing–abnormal. [...]

will the DVLA approved doctor contact my own doctor re the drink driving medical?

I am due to go for a medical after failing to provide a breath sample and an 18 month driving ban. What does it entail, and can the DVLA doctor get information from my own GP?
Yes they will.

How do Hipaa regulations pertain to volunteer groups?

I am part of a volunteer group, we are all legal adults. One member suggested compiling a list of emergency contacts and pertinant medical info such as allergies, medications, and allergic reactions. Someone responded saying we might have a problem doing that because of hipaa regulations. In this type of situation how would hipaa apply [...]

How many of you have been dropped from your medical insurance company for silly reasons?

Tell me your medical horror stories! Contact me at mandi_85reform if you would like to join an activist group for Universal Health Care.
Silly reasons like forgetting to pay the bill?
France used to be a world leader in medical advances…ask them how they’re doing now.
I think since there’s no such thing as [...]

How much do medical oxygen cylinders cost?Any contact details of suppliers in Bangalore?

I need to keep one for my Grandmother at home in Bangalore
Hi dude this may cost atleast 1000 according to my point view under 1000 it may cost you that much

Jorie Medical Center?

anyone have contact info. for their weight loss clinic? anyone used them before? this is the one in oakbrook, il…
Yes I have used them before and I lost 10 pounds in like 2 weeks. The are good!!!! The contact info is 800 Enterprise Dr. #225 in Oakbrook 630-575-0855

What causes contact dermatitis with metal? (metal allergy)?

im interested in knowing what happens to the skin cells when metal comes in contact with them. do they explode? have an autoimmune attack? what causes the rash to form at the site? cells must destroy themselves to make a bloody, itchy rash. so, what causes their self destruction? do their lysosomes play a part [...]

Should I contact him?

Last year I met a guy at a party. He and I exchanged numbers and kept in contact. We live in different cities and seen each other whenever we could. I had some serious medical issues and was hospitalized for about two months. He never called me to check on me [...]