Rants, Raves, and Opinions

[HuntingStreets]

While I am not 100% certain of this I think that if someone gets an STD the doc must report it to public health authorities? Public Health then contacts the monger to try to trace back the disease. Can someone with real knowledge clarify?

See HuntingStreets link about 3 posts back for a link to the State Regulations.

[PNR2004]

Contacting anyone, including a spouse, without your permission is a HIPPA violation.

While I am not 100% certain of this I think that if someone gets an STD the doc must report it to public health authorities? Public Health then contacts the monger to try to trace back the disease. Can someone with real knowledge clarify?

[ComMango1968]

Contacting anyone, including a spouse, without your permission is a HIPPA violation.

Some people leave permission with the clinics to leave messages on the home machine or with anyone who answers the phone number.

[HuntingStreets]

Contacting anyone, including a spouse, without your permission is a HIPPA violation.

Chlamydia. Chlamydia trachomatis.

Gonorrhea. Neisseria gonorrhoeae.

Syphilis. Treponema pallidum.

Chancroid. Haemophilus ducreyi.

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID).

In WI, these 5 STI's are class II reportable diseases, requiring a physician to notify the Local Health Department within 72 hours. The recommended course of action for Local Health Departments is to follow up with the patient and try to get a sexual history. They will then notify the partners without naming the patient to protect privacy. That's all well and good until they contact your wife and the only person she's had sex with is you.

https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/diseas...ereporting.htm

HS.

[WizardOfAahs]

Contacting anyone, including a spouse, without your permission is a HIPPA violation.

HIPAA specifically recognizes Public Health Authorities and the State Laws that require reporting of STDs amongst other things.

While this may not include your spouse, WI law does allow for public health authorities to have you committed, and refusal to get treatment can end up with the sheriff knocking on your door with a warrant. Yea, the sheriff can't tell why. But I think that would just make it more uncomfortable.

[ShortIrish]

What all happens if you per chance catch an std / sti and go to the drs. Do they contact your spouse for getting treatment? Do you get a letter in the mail? Anyone know?

Contacting anyone, including a spouse, without your permission is a HIPPA violation.

[AltereEgo]

Is against the form policy to say which provider may have given you an STD? I think a warning to the rest of us is only right.

I think it is. With incubation periods for these things it could be considered rumor mongering. That's not the type of mongers we strive to be. But I would appreciate a heads up pm.

[GPSlikesy]

You will likely get a call from your local health dept. Just following up with you. Make sure you use a line only you will answer. Doctors are required to report public health hazards.

Is against the form policy to say which provider may have given you an STD? I think a warning to the rest of us is only right.

[Soft7]

What all happens if you per chance catch an std / sti and go to the drs. Do they contact your spouse for getting treatment? Do you get a letter in the mail? Anyone know?

LOL did you get stung by one of these street creatures? I had a test a couple months ago (came back clean while still in office for visit) and they sent me results in mail a week later and also called me back and left an automated message saying no issues / follow up needed. If you do test positive for something and disclose the people who you were sexually active with recently, I think they will contact, especially if it is something serious. Not sure though.

[AltereEgo]

What all happens if you per chance catch an std / sti and go to the drs. Do they contact your spouse for getting treatment? Do you get a letter in the mail? Anyone know?

You will likely get a call from your local health dept. Just following up with you. Make sure you use a line only you will answer. Doctors are required to report public health hazards.

[DarthVaperzz]

What all happens if you per chance catch an std / sti and go to the drs. Do they contact your spouse for getting treatment? Do you get a letter in the mail? Anyone know?

[Dr Manhattan]

I overheard a coworker taking about an MPD officer in his family. That according to him, the Miller Time Pub & Grill on Wisconsin Ave is rife with talent. I've personally arranged for a massage in the hotel upstairs, so I'm sure it's true, to a degree.

So what are the lively cocktail lounges and bars right now? Once the DNC circus comes to town, it'll probably be any downtown drinking hole.

[Eddies Pickle]

Twelve that is rough.

I am done (for now I know I am weak) as well. Only 2 in MKE that have died, Hannah / Bambi death and my mostly failed attempts to help another leave the lifestyle have been the tipping point. No fun in helping someone kill themselves. Many girls are using heroin and cocaine together.

Users now days wouldn't have a clue what pure heroin is, it's all mixed with fentanyl which is why there dropping like flies.

[ScooterAllCity]

Twelve that is rough.

Most likely exaggerated by a bunch. Don't get him started.

[Jomobo]

Rough year. Past 12 months 12 I knew have died. Guilt is killing me. I wished I had never encountered them. I'm done.

Twelve that is rough.

I am done (for now I know I am weak) as well. Only 2 in MKE that have died, Hannah / Bambi death and my mostly failed attempts to help another leave the lifestyle have been the tipping point. No fun in helping someone kill themselves. Many girls are using heroin and cocaine together.