Went to the doctor last week. Had to remember my number (#12) when they called “Number 12?”. I asked the office staff why I’m “Number 12” and not Mr. ******. They said it’s because of HIPPA. Whatever....
HIPAA....
The fact that a specific doctor is treating a specific person is actually covered under hipaa. That rule is not intended for cases like this. With everything the govt is doing to enforce hipaa laws you can expect more and more paranoia like this.
It’s just ridiculous. One of my docs used to have a sign-in sheet but they had to get rid of it because someone complained that it infringed on their privacy. And it was in an orthopod’s office, not an AIDS clinic for Heaven’s sakes.
I asked the office staff why I’m “Number 12” and not Mr. ******. They said it’s because of HIPPA. ...And at my girlfriend’s Dr.’s office as she was getting a new appointment, the receptionist called out in front of the whole reception room “You’re not having your period, are you?” The GF sheepishly said “No.” Broad said “What?” I jumped in and yelled “Why? You want to check, bitch?”