Beth Dee
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Took a trip to the ER last night. I’m fine... this spout has a different point. I was asked about age, height, weight and then … what was the date of your last period? Nope. I’m not answering reproductive questions in a country that can’t protect my privacy. She was shocked but I made my point.
12:52 PM - Apr 26, 2024
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Annie Bee Good
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1. I hope you're ok!
2. IME they also ask if I could possibly be pregnant, only to discover afterward I'd been tested regardless of my response.
In response to Beth Dee.
01:33 PM - Apr 26, 2024
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Beth Dee
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In response to Annie Bee Good.
Thx for concern. I am fine. @Eljay60 makes a good point re: pregnancy tests. I understand the need to know. I also believe we need to question what info we give up. If an AG in any state can subpoena any person’s records for persecution none of us are safe. So, politely push back when safe to do so.
06:20 PM - Apr 26, 2024
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Eljay Sixty
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In response to Annie Bee Good.
Former ER nurse here: Many radiology tests and medications can’t be done/given to pregnant women. Std of care is knowing pregnancy status of the patient. Pregnancy tests are routine for child bearing age women and don’t require special permission in the ER. Grateful to live in Michigan.
04:50 PM - Apr 26, 2024
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Beth Dee
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In response to Eljay Sixty.
Thx! I believe we need to raise awareness on what info we provide given the fact that AGs in some states are working to obtain records for all kinds of shenanigans. We have a right to privacy, healthcare workers have a right to be informed, but privacy rights are kinda ‘sus’ right now in any state.
06:13 PM - Apr 26, 2024
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Annie Bee Good
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In response to Eljay Sixty.
To a degree, I can appreciate and agree.
But also, my sterilization procedure is in my medical record and my statement was clearly given and radiology wasn't involved.
11:14 PM - Apr 26, 2024
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Melissa Griffith ☕ aka Masker
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In response to Annie Bee Good.
I refuse to answer too. Always. Iade the last asshata remove the pregnancy test from the bill.
04:11 PM - Apr 26, 2024
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