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I've stopped submitting all electronic forms for medical purposes. I simply don't want to chatbot my health concerns to anyone. So I don't. I also stopped sig
by ericjmorey 2y ago
I've stopped submitting all electronic forms for medical purposes. I simply don't want to chatbot my health concerns to anyone. So I don't.
I also stopped signing anything in the waiting room.
- otterley 2y agoWhat are you going to do when they refuse to provide care because you won’t fill out or sign forms?
- onetokeoverthe 2y agothey took an oath not to refuse.
- otterley 2y agoDoctors take an oath to do no harm. With few exceptions, they are not required to treat patients. If you were correct, you could get cosmetic surgery for free and with no prerequisites, assuming it wouldn’t harm you.
- cess11 2y agoWhy shouldn't they?
- otterley 2y agoThat would be called “slavery.”
- cess11 2y agoYou equate doing things for other people without money transactions, with slavery?
- otterley 2y agoIf it’s mandated by law, yes. What would you call it if you were required to work—paid or otherwise—under threat of criminal punishment?
- undersuit 2y agoMake it so I can pay without using an app and a new login to keep track of and you'll get paid.
- otterley 2y agoThat’s not a condition you are entitled to create or enforce. If you want that to be enshrined in law, speak with your local representatives.
- undersuit 2y agoThen I can't pay you for the services you rendered.
- genewitch 2y ago> this note is legal tender for all debts, public and private. I've heard the arguments, so if you're thinking you're going to win an argument with me about whether this means anything or not, you're not; but supplemental information about why what's printed on our money doesn't mean it's legally money to pay a debt to a doctor, go for it.
- otterley 2y agoI don’t think you understand how the system works. Or perhaps you do, but fantasize that reality were different. First, in a non-urgent situation, you’re going to be asked about payment prior to service, and they may refuse to treat you if you can’t pay. Second, in an emergency situation where you’re unable to provide affirmative assent, you’ll be liable for costs under the doctrine of quantum meruit (quasi-contract). If you don’t pay, the provider can sue you, in which case, the court may force you to pay on their terms.