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Data privacy in electronic health records (EHR) in Women's Health · Mar 25, 2013

Lisa Myers said:The idea that they aren't allowed to talk? Sure, that's technically true. But don't hold your breath. My neighbor is a nurse. She tells me everything about anyone who walks through her ward. It’s not even like we ask; she just spills it. A friend of hers works at a CVS, too. I know everything—who’s on birth control, who’s taking psych meds...
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And if someone actually reported them, they wouldn't be doing it anymore. People get fired from places like JPMorgan Chase just for mentioning someone's bank balance. They’d be terrified of causing a scene or getting caught by some big shot who could pull strings to save their job—or make sure they lose it. Either way, they’d watch their mouths and stop gossiping everywhere.

Data privacy in electronic health records (EHR) in Women's Health · Mar 24, 2013

Sophia Morris3 said:The people at the public health clinics aren't "clerks" behind a desk; they’re technicians or sometimes engineers.
I can see everything done in a lab over the last few years, including the results, but obviously, nobody talks about it.
They don't hand out results even to your mom, dad, sister, or cousin if you go in personally.
As for how things work at the hospital, I have no clue.

I took this question as being general—basically, whether the people working the front desks at hospitals can see someone's test results and medical data...

In most hospitals, administrative staff handle various counters, typing up reports and such. Most of them don't have any medical training, but it's entirely possible they get a look at your private info. Someone typing an outpatient sheet, a lab result, or a discharge summary can definitely know your medical business without being a doctor or a nurse.

Donna Castillo14 said:This topic is interesting and honestly pretty awkward. I have a friend who's worried because a very close family member could easily find out (they work the desk in OBGYN) that she had an abortion a few years ago. That family member doesn't even have to spread the word; just the fact that they *know* is enough to be devastating. Can that person at the desk actually figure it out when she shows up at the OBGYN next time while pregnant? She's convinced they can, though she hopes they won't bother looking back through her files from years ago... digging for info. Even if the person seeing the data doesn't gossip, the mere fact that the information is so easy to access is just uncomfortable.

Look, if it's going to be that much of a burden, the doctors or nurses who performed the procedure already know.

Dealing with bad cramps? in Women's Health · Mar 24, 2013

It’ll be whatever you usually take for pain. There aren't any special pills designed just for periods; you have to figure out what works for your own body. Personally, I go with Buscopan and Tylenol. The first one is a antispasmodic to stop the cramps, and the second is just for the pain and if you run a fever.

Data privacy in electronic health records (EHR) in Women's Health · Mar 23, 2013

Even if they do have access, I highly doubt they're legally allowed to go around blabbing about what they've read. 🤷

Rhinoplasty: Experiences and recovery tips? in Health · Mar 22, 2013

Chris Martin71 said:I had my nose surgery with Dr. Glumicic and I couldn't be happier. I’d recommend him to everyone. Honestly, all of you talking trash about him clearly have no clue; you're just spreading nonsense claiming he's overrated when that's just not true. Everything was top-tier, including the service. My nose looks perfect—he did exactly what I asked for. I had this bump, and he straightened it out, slightly shortened and lifted it just enough so it looks completely natural. No one will even notice I had surgery because it's seamless, straight, yet fits my face perfectly. Two of my friends also went to him and they're thrilled too... So, to those of you spitting on his name and spreading lies: stop. Dr. Glumicic really is the best. But seriously, some girls come in with noses that are just impossible and expect him to work miracles—get real. If you've decided to get surgery, go to him. It was painless, I felt like a new person in a week, and even getting the packing removed didn't hurt. Most importantly, my nose is perfect.🙂

You could have shared your positive experience without attacking everyone else who hasn't had the same results or opinion as you. This whole post reads like a cheap advertisement, and honestly, I wouldn't suggest keeping up this tone.

Data privacy in electronic health records (EHR) in Women's Health · Mar 21, 2013

Honestly, I don’t think the people at the front desk have any clue what’s actually going on. The admins sitting there typing up outpatient charts? They see everything—they find the discharge papers just like the doctors dictate them—but they can't say a damn word unless they're looking to get fired.

Data privacy in electronic health records (EHR) in Women's Health · Mar 21, 2013

They shouldn't have access in the first place, and even if they do, they better keep their mouths shut about it.

Support resources for families dealing with cancer and other serious illnesses in Health · Mar 20, 2013

slysurfer14 said:How long does a scintigraphy scan actually take?
My daughter is going tomorrow right after school, so I need to know if she'll make it back in time or if I should call the school... Thanks in advance.

I'm not sure if it depends on what they're scanning, but someone close to me just had one recently—I think it was for their whole skeleton, unless I'm mixing it up. From what I remember, the process goes like this: you show up, they give you the contrast agent, and then you wait (I think it took about 2 to 3 hours in that specific case), and then comes the actual imaging. As for how long the scan itself lasts, I haven't got a clue.

Take that with a grain of salt, though. I might be getting my facts straight or mixed up.

Rhinoplasty: Experiences and recovery tips? in Health · Mar 17, 2013

Just report them. 🤷 As far as I know, you can even file a report anonymously.

Support resources for families dealing with cancer and other serious illnesses in Health · Mar 16, 2013

My condolences, Gordana. 😢

Skin rashes/irritation anywhere on the body in Health · Mar 15, 2013

And if that doesn't cut it, go see a doctor. It might actually be an allergy.

Skin rashes/irritation anywhere on the body in Health · Mar 15, 2013

What if it’s just some kind of allergy acting up and manifesting like that? 🤷 How long has this been going on now?

Skin rashes/irritation anywhere on the body in Health · Mar 15, 2013

I honestly don't know, Elizabeth Davis. Even when I'm wide awake, I find myself scratching unconsciously. It just itches so much I stop thinking about anything else, and damn it, if I keep scratching the same spot over and over, I end up bleeding. But seriously, I'm not wired normally when it comes to itching—chickenpox absolutely wrecked me. 😁

So what do those sores actually look like? And these new ones, are they popping up in that same exact spot?

Skin rashes/irritation anywhere on the body in Health · Mar 15, 2013

Are you positive you aren't scratching yourself in your sleep? I actually realized recently that I do it myself—I just wake up in the morning with these little red marks everywhere. Honestly, I’m not exactly sane when it comes to an itch; I’ll scratch until I’m bleeding without even realizing it, right up until the moment it starts stinging.

Hormonal Contraception: The Pill [General Discussion] in Women's Health · Mar 15, 2013

Look, if it doesn't say so on the label, they probably don't have any interactions with things like pills. But if you want to be absolutely sure, just Google those plants; if there's a conflict with taking them alongside something else, it’ll be somewhere online.

Take grapefruit, for example. You see everywhere online that you shouldn't consume it with a ton of medications—like if you're on blood pressure tablets. So, I figure if there happen to be contraindications, you'll find the info. Besides, I don't think manufacturers are stupid; they'd definitely include warnings in the instructions if there was even a tiny chance of an issue. They aren't looking to get sued. Even condoms have warnings saying they aren't 100% effective, just so nobody can claim, "Well, how was this possible?" 😁

edit: If you transcribed the ingredients correctly, there isn't any St. John's Wort in it.🙂

Hormonal Contraception: The Pill [General Discussion] in Women's Health · Mar 15, 2013

And what plants are in it?

You’d probably tell me it has "interactions" with something, but just to be safe, check the ingredients and Google them. See if there's anything out there saying they shouldn't be taken with birth control. For instance, I think I read somewhere that St. John's Wort shouldn't be mixed with pills or antidepressants.

Hormonal Contraception: The Pill [General Discussion] in Women's Health · Mar 15, 2013

So what does it actually say on there? It should be listing interactions.

My friend Tihonsee had some pretty rough experiences using them with Yasmin. She had to stop after just two or three boxes because she felt incredibly weird while taking them. A couple of times her vision went black and she almost collapsed right there on the floor. Her gynecologist ended up discontinuing them altogether. I have no clue which ones she took after that, but I know those were terrible for her. She was constantly complaining about how bad they made her feel and kept asking if that was even normal.

Support resources for families dealing with cancer and other serious illnesses in Health · Mar 13, 2013

nimblepanther14 said:Thanks... I don't really know what I'm dealing with yet. Until I have surgery in two months, there's no way to tell if it's benign (an adenoma) or malignant..

My doctor told me it usually spreads to the neck... he wasn't trying to scare me off. I don't know about everyone else, but I'd rather have someone "shoot me in the head" with the truth than deal with uncertainty, no matter how grim it is. I need to know where I stand and what might happen next...
So... I've got two months of pure limbo (which I absolutely hate).

You know the saying: if cancer has to pick a spot, let it be the thyroid (though nowhere is better, obviously). First off, most people catch it early because the thyroid starts acting up, prompting doctors to start digging with tests. Second, once it's out, you go with radioactive iodine and that's often the end of it. Third, it was good of your doctor to be upfront; it typically metastasizes locally to the neck first.

Based on what I read in the quote, you could have gathered that there's actually a small chance of it spreading through the blood (around 15-25%) or to nearby lymph nodes (2-15%).

From what I gather, there are four types of thyroid cancer. Papillary is the easiest one to handle, and yours is right behind it. Usually, surgery, radioactive iodine therapy, and regular checkups do the trick. I personally know people who had thyroid cancer and turned out fine—they just had the thyroid removed, took hormone replacement (like Euthyrox, which I take myself since my own thyroid is underactive), did the iodine treatment, and they were good to go.

edit: Gordon, take a quick look at this page: , it explains everything clearly—the different types of cancer, symptoms, treatments, and so on. It's actually a really solid read. 🙂

Support resources for families dealing with cancer and other serious illnesses in Health · Mar 13, 2013

nimblepanther14 said:3. And finally, me and my sprouts... if a follicular thyroid cancer metastasizes, where does it go? (Most commonly). Is it just the neck?

So, you have thyroid cancer? Did you go under the knife, or did you do the radioactive iodine treatment?

I was doing a bit of reading on thyroid cancers recently. Someone dear to me was diagnosed with one—I think it was specifically follicular—and I remember reading that it can spread through the bloodstream to other organs.

edit: found it—I saw this on the Butterfly Clinic website:

Follicular carcinomas mostly spread through the bloodstream, hitting the bones, lungs, or liver—that hematogenous spread happens about 15-25% of the time. Lymph node involvement (lymphogenous spread) is less common, sitting around 2-15%. Generally, the prognosis is good, though it doesn't look quite as strong as papillary carcinoma. Treatment usually involves surgery followed by radioactive iodine.

Dog or cat bites... in Health · Mar 13, 2013

He mentioned he got his tetanus shot about five months ago. You think he needs a booster?