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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here, thank you for the responses everyone. To be clear, I am not claiming that what they did was illegal. As I mentioned in my original post, I understand that I could have and should have asked for more details about exactly what they were testing, and lesson learned. However, [b]I can guarantee that I did not sign anything that day authorizing[/b] any drug screen [b]or any blood work at all[/b](which I guess they don't need from a legal perspective). Regardless of the legal status I do feel disrespected. As to the reasons I care, it is a matter of trust and consent. I don't want to feel like a suspect every time i seek medical care and even though I don't use drugs, I dislike the idea of women who do use drugs becoming targets by seeking care. I am skeptical of the idea that making a fuss about this would "raise red flags" in the system but if it did, I would find that all the more reason to make a fuss. I think the practice is unethical and raising red flags over complaints about an unethical practice is even more unethical. In any case, I feel decently well placed to defend myself against any false suspicion, but of course I would rather not have to. With all that said, I don't know if there is much I can do. I can complain to the various oversight boards and to Kaiser directly. I could also have a frank conversation with my doctor. I might try some subset of those options but I don't anticipate any progress. Thank you all again for your feedback.[/quote] You didn't authorize ANY blood work at all but you... seem to have permitted them to stick the needle in your arm and draw blood...? What am I missing here? Also, it's simply not that big of a deal. As a PP said, this and STD panels are standard practice. The provider probably didn't put a spot light on it for you because it's entirely routine.[/quote] They should still review what they are testing for. [/quote] Seems pretty obvious you don’t work in healthcare. Do you know how long it would take with each patient to review each and every test you are going to perform? Doctors run late enough as it is. Add that into the mix and they’d never get anything done. [/quote] Then they should not be doctors. [/quote] :roll: You couldn’t handle it for 2 hours. We’re all going our best. If you can do it better, then get your a$$ to med school and show the rest of us how it’s done. [/quote] It wouldn't be so hard if doctors themselves didn't lobby so aggressively to keep the number of doctors in short supply.[/quote] Right. Because that’s totes what’s stopping you. [/quote] You're a disgusting human being, I feel bad for your patients. [/quote]
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