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Here in socialized Europe it will be very beneficial. Our health system focuses on solving problems, not selling us stuff. So this will be another great tool as
by Numberwang 9y ago
Here in socialized Europe it will be very beneficial. Our health system focuses on solving problems, not selling us stuff. So this will be another great tool assisting with making us aware of what options we have in improving health outcomes.
- throwaway2048 9y agoPlenty of private for profit providers in europe too.
- PeterisP 9y agoYes, but since the mainstay of the financing isn't really based on private insurance coverage, the main objection doesn't apply. Really, denying insurance is pretty much the only legal-but-bad use case for such information. All other legitimate uses are good for the patient, balanced by an increased risk of crime and loss of confidentiality that may be embarassing but not profitable for anyone (well, except if there's some blackmail case).
- throwaway2048 9y ago"all other legitimate uses are good" is a tautology
- PeterisP 9y agoNo, saying that they're good for the patient is not a tautology as there certainly could exist legitimate uses that are good for someone else at the patients expense.