First off, 'preventing insurance fraud' is pretty low on the list of reasons why this guy wanted your photo. D: That sucks that he didn't bother to properly explain himself, and that he apparently did nothing to disprove the pervert!doctor theory is nothing if not disturbing. D:
*hugs and sends ice cream* Hope you feel better, hon!
I don't think "first do no harm" applies to this situation, but yeah, that IS weird. I guess it makes sense, though, as it would prevent someone from using your name (and your insurance) to be seen. Still, though, wouldn't a photocopy of your ID/driver's license do just as well? Weeeeird.
Exactly, most doctor's office's I've been to just use my state ID *I don't drive*. I've never been told I need to have my picture taken by a doctor before. Ever.
Okay, I have seen ALOT of doctor's in my lifetime...and NOT ONCE have I been told "If you won't let me take your picture, I can't treat you." If any doctor of mine WOULD have told me that, I would have gone Tazmanian Devil on them. And so would my folks.
It sounds borderline close to invation of privacy here. Might want to look into that w/the medical board where you live.
Also, showing you his OTHER patient's photos. Hi, doctor/patient privilge much? THAT probably can be reported to the medical board.
Its not necessarily sealed if its open on a laptop where others can see your head shot. I do agree saying it violates code is a stretch, as I couldn't tell info and you show much more than a headshot just by walking in to the office
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This is standard procedure at some doctors' offices now. At Atlantic City medical center they did this the last time I went. It's to help stop things like insurance fraud but more importantly as it added layer of security to prevent misdiagnosis by having a face to match to the medical record, thus avoiding potential malpractice. He probably refuse to see you because he just didn't want to deal with the hassle of not having a unified records system, he might be anal about things like that.
With that being said I don't really get why he wouldn't see you personally, but also you too were being a weirdo.
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It sounds borderline close to invation of privacy here. Might want to look into that w/the medical board where you live.
Also, showing you his OTHER patient's photos. Hi, doctor/patient privilge much? THAT probably can be reported to the medical board.
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With that being said I don't really get why he wouldn't see you personally, but also you too were being a weirdo.
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