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charlieg28-Nov-22 2:12
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So I broke a tooth, went to the dentist, they referred me to an endodontist - fun, fun.

A few months ago, I came across an article where a very popular s/w package that is sold to doctor practices is collecting and selling your data. Since they get the info before it hits the practice IT system, it does not fall under HIPPA. For those of you not the US, HIPPA is short for "thou shalt not share medical information without the patient's consent." Theoretically, big trouble if you do share it. It applies to any medical profession.

Back to the endodontist site, so to fill out the form, I have to agree to 3 pages of such legalize that its absurd. If my data is misused, I have to agree to arbitration no law suit, and I have to do it in the courts of California, yada, yada, yada. Oh, and if the terms change, it's MY responsibility to periodically check back to see if any of the changes bother me. How can that be a valid contract/agreement?

It makes me wonder how many times we just "agree" to this crap and have no concept of what we are agreeing too.

OOO, just got off the phone with the endodontist office - lol. Pissed off. I'd be happy to fill out a piece of paper - oh we don't do that. Okay then, please cancel my appointment. Well, there is a charge for a missed appointment - sure, give it a shot. lol.

Reminds me - does it bother anyone else that medical/dental practices have all gotten happy with the missed appointment fees, but they are not responsible for their own tardiness?
Charlie Gilley

“They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.” BF, 1759

Has never been more appropriate.

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