sharlag
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Post by sharlag on Oct 14, 2019 20:25:45 GMT
I can see maybe wanting to know if there's a spouse for debt collection.
The "In case of emergency" part of the form is usually separate from the 'is there a spouse/partner'? part. I understand needing a current "ICE" information.
But why do they care if I was married in the past?
Yes, I failed at a long term relationship! And, I have a sore throat. I'm a big, fat loser.
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Post by Anita on Oct 14, 2019 20:33:16 GMT
Because huge life changes can affect your health, like blood pressure, anxiety, depression, and a bunch of other issues.
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Post by Rhondito on Oct 14, 2019 20:33:16 GMT
I hate this too! WHY do they need or want to know that?
(Also, I firmly believe that the "In case of emergency" portion is there for debt collection - not necessarily for emergencies.)
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Post by bianca42 on Oct 14, 2019 20:35:51 GMT
Because huge life changes can affect your health, like blood pressure, anxiety, depression, and a bunch of other issues. I could get behind this if it asked if when you got divorced. |
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sharlag
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Post by sharlag on Oct 14, 2019 20:46:15 GMT
It just feels nosy. Maybe some docs look at the marital status? It's never come up without my saying something.
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Oct 14, 2019 20:53:35 GMT
Been divorced well over 50 years! Who cares!!
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Post by nlwilkins on Oct 14, 2019 20:58:24 GMT
Noneya is a good answer. Make them ask and if they do ask, ask why they need to know. Chances are they cannot tell you. (They being the officious office person who wants every single line filled out.)
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Post by littlemama on Oct 14, 2019 22:51:27 GMT
I hate this too! WHY do they need or want to know that? (Also, I firmly believe that the "In case of emergency" portion is there for debt collection - not necessarily for emergencies.) Well, when I had to take my dh to the hospital, it was quite handy for the Dr office to be able to get ahold of me on my cell phone to find out what was going on. You could put anyone on as your in case of, that doesnt mean that person is responsible for your bills. |
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Post by littlemama on Oct 14, 2019 22:52:33 GMT
It just feels nosy. Maybe some docs look at the marital status? It's never come up without my saying something. Maybe a cute doctor wants a date? 😂😂 Ultimately, I dont keep things from my doctor. There is no security reason for withholding that info, so Im not going to make a stink about it |
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Post by pierkiss on Oct 14, 2019 22:53:20 GMT
Because gaining or losing a spouse for whatever reason is a major life change, and it can trigger all kinds of things. Also, it gives the drs an idea on whether something could be STI related.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 14, 2019 22:57:39 GMT
I can see maybe wanting to know if there's a spouse for debt collection.
The "In case of emergency" part of the form is usually separate from the 'is there a spouse/partner'? part. I understand needing a current "ICE" information.
But why do they care if I was married in the past?
Yes, I failed at a long term relationship! And, I have a sore throat. I'm a big, fat loser.
I always assumed the divorce question was there because sometimes a ex-spouse is required to carry insurance on the former spouse. So if Joe and Lisa got divorced, the settlment says he has to keep her on his insurance for 5 years, the office doesn't want to be calling him about his "wife's" insurance. I answered things as divorced for the first year. After that I answered them as "single" |
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sharlag
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Post by sharlag on Oct 14, 2019 23:13:46 GMT
I recently read/listen to Jeannie Gaffigan’s book about her brain tumor and she does a cute little comedy bit about the forms we fill out in a doctors office. Her comedic theory was that it’s just to keep us busy, so that we don’t notice how far behind they are running
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Post by luvnlifelady on Oct 14, 2019 23:29:26 GMT
I have wondered this exact same thing.
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Post by luvnlifelady on Oct 14, 2019 23:30:35 GMT
Because gaining or losing a spouse for whatever reason is a major life change, and it can trigger all kinds of things. Also, it gives the drs an idea on whether something could be STI related. Maybe I can understand the first one but an STI can be acquired by someone, even if they are married. |
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Post by hop2 on Oct 14, 2019 23:31:24 GMT
I hate this too! WHY do they need or want to know that? (Also, I firmly believe that the "In case of emergency" portion is there for debt collection - not necessarily for emergencies.) good luck because my sister isn’t responsible for my debts and she’s my ICE contact |
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Post by luvnlifelady on Oct 14, 2019 23:32:18 GMT
Because huge life changes can affect your health, like blood pressure, anxiety, depression, and a bunch of other issues. So can being married, especially depending on who you’re married to. LOL |
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Post by pierkiss on Oct 14, 2019 23:38:11 GMT
Because gaining or losing a spouse for whatever reason is a major life change, and it can trigger all kinds of things. Also, it gives the drs an idea on whether something could be STI related. Maybe I can understand the first one but an STI can be acquired by someone, even if they are married. Yes but it’s still good background info for your doctor to have. I am not getting all the hate for this question in this thread. They wouldn’t ask it if it weren’t important. |
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Post by Delta Dawn on Oct 15, 2019 0:09:30 GMT
I wasn’t really married because whites and Japanese can’t really get married. As per vital statistics in Japan. I wasn’t even his next of kin the kid was.
I AM SINGLE, BABY!!!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 15, 2019 0:43:21 GMT
Divorced people tend to have a lower credit score and it may also effect one’s access to medical insurance or ability to pay.
I leave it blank.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 15, 2019 0:46:10 GMT
Because gaining or losing a spouse for whatever reason is a major life change, and it can trigger all kinds of things. Also, it gives the drs an idea on whether something could be STI related. Maybe in 1950. Today, not so much. |
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sharlag
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Post by sharlag on Oct 15, 2019 0:54:28 GMT
Maybe I can understand the first one but an STI can be acquired by someone, even if they are married. Yes but it’s still good background info for your doctor to have. I am not getting all the hate for this question in this thread. They wouldn’t ask it if it weren’t important. A. Divorce feels like a failure. That’s why I react to the question emotionally and B. I think it’s smart to ask questions. I think it’s better to know why things are happening so that we’re not just like lemmings following doctors orders etc. it just feels like the responsible, adult thing to do |
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Post by trollie on Oct 15, 2019 1:00:53 GMT
Is he hot? That's all I got.
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Post by SallyPA on Oct 15, 2019 1:04:27 GMT
I agree and my office form asks too, even though we all agree it doesn’t matter. I’ve decided I’ll just leave it blank.
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Post by ComplicatedLady on Oct 15, 2019 4:27:32 GMT
They ask marital status because they have to for certain federal and regulatory requirements. If it’s not answered/documented, then Medicare, Medicaid, and some private plans can refuse reimbursement for services.
Next up is having to ask SOGI questions—sexual orientation and gender identity.
At first, this was going to be asked at check in/registration in the lobby.
I could imagine my fiesty polish Busia asking why the whole damn lobby is being asked or needs to know.
Again. It’s a federal requirement from CMS for eligibility to receive Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement.
They used to be required to ask about tobacco, alcohol, and drug use for every visit that would be billed. Even if you were just there two weeks ago. New visit, have to ask according to federal requirements.
As I mentioned on the last post I posted on about this, I am totally biased as I’ve worked in healthcare and healthcare admin.
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Oct 15, 2019 11:21:01 GMT
Maybe to get a good glimpse of your life? So that the meg professionals get an accurate snapshot of your life and what could be a DS tor in your health? (I.e. if you’re stressed and they see you’re divorced then maybe they’ll ask if that is a factor?)
I’d rather have those questions to answer rather than have someone make assumptions.
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Post by mikklynn on Oct 15, 2019 11:25:09 GMT
The bigger question is why you think divorce is a failure. I think it's recognizing your marriage doesn't work any longer and moving on.
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Post by sawwhet on Oct 15, 2019 12:01:48 GMT
That would irk me too. I've never seen it on our medical forms here in Canada (so far).
I have friends that the second they get married, they start signing everything Mr and Mrs Steve Jones. Ugh. I tend to tick the box for Ms on most forms and always have. It's no one's business whether I'm married or not.
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Oct 15, 2019 12:27:10 GMT
I've never noticed that question, but it also doesn't trigger me so I would probably just skim over it.
My first thought was that maybe it is used for data in some way, like the ACES study. But that may not be it at all.
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Oct 15, 2019 16:15:56 GMT
The bigger question is why you think divorce is a failure. I think it's recognizing your marriage doesn't work any longer and moving on. It occured to me during my divorce that marriage was the one area we aren't allowed to admit we made a mistake in. Picked the wrong major in school?... change it. Move to the wrong place?... move again. Hate your job?... get a different one or even change careers completely. But decide you are no longer happy in your marriage? Gasp. End of the world. I decided I wasn't buying into that mindset. I was allowed to change my mind about that, too. So I did. |
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sharlag
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Post by sharlag on Oct 15, 2019 16:18:13 GMT
The bigger question is why you think divorce is a failure. I think it's recognizing your marriage doesn't work any longer and moving on. I do think it's a failure. But I'm recently recognizing that I might be too hard on myself. It sure doesn't feel like a success, unless I spin it "We successfully identified that our marriage was not working, and ended it."  |
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