Why do prospective employers ask access to past, current, and future health records? And can one decline?
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posted by agent99
on Jun 23, 2012 -
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How likely am I to catch an upper-respiratory illness through strictly oral/gastrointestinal means (like sharing utensils, etc.)?
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posted by Bardolph
on Jun 18, 2012 -
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How does a hypochondriac know he really should go see the Dr.? How should he talk to him about his anxieties?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 15, 2012 -
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I am just terrible at being a lady. All the usual Beauty Stuff, stuff that it seems like everyone else was either born knowing or learned as teenagers, is a giant mystery to me. I need, like, a checklist or something for being a presentable-looking grownup.
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posted by peachfuzz
on Jun 13, 2012 -
59 answers
I have a Concept2, a ton of motivation, and some clear cut goals. But lots of questions as well...
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posted by drpynchon
on Jun 11, 2012 -
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How do i talk to my doctor about switching my prescription from Vicodin(hydrocodone)/Tramadol to oxycodone?
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posted by isopropyl
on Jun 8, 2012 -
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Asking for a friend. 2 years ago she lost 8 stone in weight through diet and exercise. She has maintained for a year using WeightWatchers and walking at least 100 miles a month plus cross trainer three times a week and some weights and crunches. Now she must have a serious operation which will leave her immobile in hospital for 2 weeks, immobile at home for 6 weeks, then gradually regaining mobility. Serious immobility, think skin graft type immobility. On the lower half of her body. She is desperate not to gain weight but there is not much support from the NHS etc. Has anyone been in this situation and managed not to gain too much?
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posted by LyzzyBee
on Jun 6, 2012 -
26 answers
Dear MetaFilter: I need advice on serodiscordant dating. (That is, when a HIV- guy starts seeing a HIV+ guy.)
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 5, 2012 -
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I am working in a Autism lab this summer. I've been wondering whether it is a problem that so many psychological disorders are defined by symptoms and focused on treating symptoms. I think, and this isn't a particularly controversial opinion, that it is also important to investigate their causes. Are there any instances of really effective investigations of the cause/causes of psychological disorders (discussion open to any disorder)?
posted by Lee Shore
on Jun 4, 2012 -
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I've recently changed employers. My insurance from the previous employer terminated on 5/31. My new insurance starts on 6/23. I can get COBRA for the interim if need be. The question is, do I need it? There is a grace period, such that I don't have to decide until after 6/23, at which time, if I didn't need it during the period, I could save myself about $500. However, there is the concern of the 'pre-existing' condition, ie that period where I would not have insurance can somehow cause me to have 'pre-existing' conditions, whether indefinitely or for some period of time after 6/23 I don't know. The new insurance is
Presbyterian Health.
Can anyone advise?
posted by falsedmitri
on Jun 4, 2012 -
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I have been almost immune to most medications for as long as I've been taking them, particularly pain medications, anesthesia, anxiety medications, benzodiapines, and psychotropic drugs (this one is iffy because sometimes they don't work on people anyway). I feel literally nothing even on high doses. Wtf?
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posted by jitterbug perfume
on Jun 2, 2012 -
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Insurance coordination of benefits and birthday rule question: can my wife be forced to upgrade to a family plan? Details inside.
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posted by smurdah
on Jun 1, 2012 -
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Help me stop gaslighting myself. I need to take better care of myself physically and emotionally, because invalidating my own problems is going nowhere.
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posted by anonymous
on May 29, 2012 -
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My husband has always been skinny. I love his body and everything about him but once in a while, he starts talking about how he wants to work out and gain weight.
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posted by kat518
on May 26, 2012 -
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I broke my tailbone, and have questions about FMLA, short-term disability, choosing the right doctor to help me file for either, and how they affect my chances at future employment. I have Carefirst Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance through my employer. You are not my lawyer or doctor, and any response to the questions and statements posed herein will constitute neither legal nor medical advice.
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posted by anonymous
on May 25, 2012 -
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I've been experiencing some troubling symptoms with increasing frequency and severity, namely vertigo and tinnitus. They're affecting daily life to such an extent that I know something needs to be done. What kind of doctor should I visit, and can these symptoms be alleviated in the meantime?
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posted by cp311
on May 23, 2012 -
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Why can't duloxetine (cymbalta) be prescribed to me? Is there some kind of restriction in the UK.
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posted by conrad101
on May 17, 2012 -
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In two days I will be taking a series of flights to travel from Australia to Europe for a very much needed month long break. Unfortunately I have a bad cold, secondary infections in my throat and sinuses and generally feel like crap. Given that 27 hours of travel time is not likely to be kind to me, how can I avoid turning up in Edinburgh in even worse shape?
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posted by deadwax
on May 16, 2012 -
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How can I be better at making a connection between what I eat and how I feel?
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posted by brappi
on May 14, 2012 -
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YANMD. Neutrophil, lymphocyte, ferritin & iron counts are "off." I can't Google this with my snowflake details. Asked my doc and she simply advised a multivitamin w/ iron. Should I get a second opinion? Snowflake details inside.
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posted by luciddream928
on May 11, 2012 -
7 answers
Can you guys give me any idea of what could be causing my thyroiditis?
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posted by iz0rz
on May 11, 2012 -
2 answers
Has there been a recent change in the relationship between medical debt and your credit rating/score?
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posted by RajahKing
on May 4, 2012 -
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I recently received an unexpected medical bill in the mail. Should I pay it, or should I ask my parents to pay it?
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posted by anonymous
on May 3, 2012 -
37 answers
My wife loves baking cakes, but I'd really like her to stop. What other things could she cook that meet her requirements and mine?
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posted by anonymous
on May 1, 2012 -
76 answers
FMLA-Filter: What counts as officially "returned" to work after the 12 week FMLA for maternity leave?
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posted by amazingstill
on Apr 30, 2012 -
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Husband's mental health problems led him to compulsively spend over £27,000 (about $44,000) while I supported both of us for three years. I know he'll work hard on therapy, but I don't know if I should divorce him. Should I try and forgive? [warning, long!]
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posted by TriparteGoddess
on Apr 29, 2012 -
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Applied for individual health insurance through BCBS; was given a counter offer based on my medical history - can I negotiate for a better price?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 28, 2012 -
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I have recently
lost my health insurance. While it is possible I will be reinstated to
the plan I lost, which is provided in conjunction with my school, I need to be insured again ASAP, and I don't mind the possibility of doubling up on insurance for a short period of time. New Yorkers, do you know of any affordable (<$500 or so per month) plans I might be eligible for? I am a full time college student.
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posted by ocherdraco
on Apr 25, 2012 -
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16 Year Old Son Has Been Diagnosed With Psychosis NOS/ADHD/ODD. It's been a year and still no reason for the psychosis. Counseling (among other things - see inside) hasn't worked so far, medication keeps him calm for a short time... we don't know what else to do!
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 24, 2012 -
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I have
De Quervain’s tenosynovitis. I have to wear a brace on my wrist for the next long while.
All the braces I've found are hideous and scream "SMPA is injured and has no style," which is taking me right back to that time when I was a kid in school and I'm
hating it (and don't get me started on the bowling jokes at work.)
Are there functional yet cute or pretty braces out there? What is the solution to this, besides "suck it up, you should have paid more attention to ergonomics?"
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posted by SMPA
on Apr 23, 2012 -
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Is there an iPhone App that tracks ALL of the following aspects of health: Blood pressure, weight, Type II diabetes, exercise routines and calories (aka food consumption)? There's plenty of apps that track 2 or 3 of these things, but is there one that tracks ALL of them?
posted by Brandon Blatcher
on Apr 23, 2012 -
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AskMe: we need help. My girlfriend just found out that her health insurance was terminated for non-payment (she thought she had paid it, and when I get home this evening we'll double-check our accounts to see what happened.) Whether the error was hers or the insurance company's, the company has stated that it'll take them 10-14 days to know whether or not they can reinstate the plan regardless. She has a pre-existing condition (ADHD), so consistent coverage is very important - and Ms. MP is starting to freak out. What's our next move, and how do we get through this?
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posted by (The Rt Hon.) MP
on Apr 19, 2012 -
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I have been having anxiety/panic attacks for the past 2 years. I am considering seeing a psychiatrist. What are the possible negative repercussions, professionally, insurance-wise, and other, of doing this?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 16, 2012 -
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What is the benefit of purchasing the extension health coverage (individual) vs. purchasing your own individual health insurance plan for a couple of months? Left school health insurance and now I am looking for my options. Is the extension worthwhile/more expensive than purchasing individual health insurance through ehealthinsurance.com?
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posted by proficiency101
on Apr 16, 2012 -
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