Upsetting scene at radiologist waiting room

[Anonymous]

People are dying from lack of access to clean drinking water and hitmen that will kill you for $5, and OP is shocked that someone is talking to loudly in a medical office

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You can report HIPAA violation.

This.

Then don’t return to that facility.

There are more professional places to get an MRI in the DMV

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Isn't your posting this info a form of a HIPAA violation? You posted a lot of identifying info.

I agree with others that you should call the medical office and complain to a manager.

The OP didn't release any PII, and even if she did, she isn't a doctor's office and so isn't bound by HIPAA.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Isn't your posting this info a form of a HIPAA violation? You posted a lot of identifying info.

I agree with others that you should call the medical office and complain to a manager.

OP doesn't work for the hospital. She is allowed to repeat anything that she overhears. Hence, the medical providers need to keep such information private.

[Anonymous]

This is extremely unethical.

I have no idea why posters like this do not identify the practice / provider !

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why on earth would an almost dead 93 year old be getting an MRI? What a waste of medical resources. No wonder our insurance costs are out of control,

Well, if she was found to have breast cancer, then they would have the information they need to determine treatment — whether that involves chemo, something more basic, or simply palliative care. It just gives the doctor information n so they (doctor and patient) can make decisions.

[Anonymous]

I do have to give a side-eye to all the HIPAA stuff when I can hear every word between doctors and patients through thin treatment walls, open doors, flimsy curtains in the hospital, etc.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You can report HIPAA violation.

This is not a HIPAA violation. It may be poor service or break other rules, but it is not covered by HIPAA.

1. HIPPA is never violated by asking someone basic questions about their own medical history, because you can always refuse to answer. HIPAA only applies to certain entities potentially sharing your information in certain contexts without your assent. If you are there, you can refuse to answer, and the information is not shared.

2. There are provisions for asking questions in clinics, offices, at pharmacy desks, etc.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Isn't your posting this info a form of a HIPAA violation? You posted a lot of identifying info.

I agree with others that you should call the medical office and complain to a manager.

No. PP is not providing medical care to the person involved.

There are a lot of things which are problems but aren't covered by HIPAA.

[Anonymous]

OP here again - this is not in the DMV but I understand about the identifying information concerns. It is a large clinic with many locations that basically has a monopoly in my area in Austin.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:People are dying from lack of access to clean drinking water and hitmen that will kill you for $5, and OP is shocked that someone is talking to loudly in a medical office

This is not Haiti. Your incoherent gambling is dumb. In this country we treat people with dignity, especially at 93.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I mean, it’s not great. But also not a big deal.

To whom? You? You don't matter. It might have been a big deal to the 93 year old woman. Also, you're an a$$

Meh. I agree with that PP. Not a big deal. So some old woman was asked about her period. If she's 93 she has certainly been through a lot more than that. The person behind the counter was just trying to do their job; they may not have been able to do the testing without the answers to the questions.

DP

[Anonymous]

I hope she was not getting a mammogram at 93. That is very much against AMA recommendations. She might have been getting a breast MRI though to see how far an active cancer has spread. I agree about calling and reporting this, OP.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I mean, it’s not great. But also not a big deal.

To whom? You? You don't matter. It might have been a big deal to the 93 year old woman. Also, you're an a$$

Meh. I agree with that PP. Not a big deal. So some old woman was asked about her period. If she's 93 she has certainly been through a lot more than that. The person behind the counter was just trying to do their job; they may not have been able to do the testing without the answers to the questions.

DP

Please explain what test result turns on what age a 93 year old woman got her period. You can even Google it. We will wait.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I mean, it’s not great. But also not a big deal.

To whom? You? You don't matter. It might have been a big deal to the 93 year old woman. Also, you're an a$$

Meh. I agree with that PP. Not a big deal. So some old woman was asked about her period. If she's 93 she has certainly been through a lot more than that. The person behind the counter was just trying to do their job; they may not have been able to do the testing without the answers to the questions.

DP

Please explain what test result turns on what age a 93 year old woman got her period. You can even Google it. We will wait.

Well, if you read the OP, you will see that she was asked other questions. So. Don't wait.