Anonymous TREATMENT of STDs? (n US, in particular in Texas)
	
	
		Hello All, 
I live in Texas. Can anyone advice me on how I could get (not only tested but also) treated for STD "anonymously"? It seems that government sponsored programs require you to pull-in your spouse/sex-parnter in case you test positive. Is this also the same for private doctors? If you go to a doctor for treatment is he/she required to inform your insurance? 
Many thanks in advance for all useful advice.
-Dragonflyxxx
	 
 
	
	
	
		STD Testing and Treatment
	
	
		[QUOTE=Dragonflyxxx]Can anyone advice me on how I could get (not only tested but also) treated for STD "anonymously"?[/QUOTE]All STD testing and treatment should be completely confidential, if not anonymous. You may be asked for your name, but they probably won't ask for ID.
If you test positive, they will most likely ask for the names of all recent sexual partners. I would hope that you would at least notify all recent sexual partners immediately so that they can get tested and treated before they spread the disease further.
If you have symptoms, or have been told by a partner that she's tested positive, the only responsible thing to do is to seek immediate medical attention.
STD treatment is usually made as hassle-free and confidential as possible in order to reach those needing attention. The only way your insurance should be notified is if you want to file a claim.
[b]Bottom line - see a clinic or doctor immediately! [/b]
D
	 
 
	
	
	
		Re: Anonymous TREATMENT of STDs? (n US, in particular in Texas)
	
	
		[QUOTE=Dragonflyxxx]Hello All, 
Is this also the same for private doctors? If you go to a doctor for treatment is he/she required to inform your insurance? 
Many thanks in advance for all useful advice.
-Dragonflyxxx[/QUOTE]
Don't be an ass when it come to the health of your dick and the health of others. Do not rely on the advice given  on the internet. Go ask a professional. Go to a doctor, ask questions and get answers.  If need be, don't even tell them about you insurance provider.
Get proper advice from a proper professional.
[b]Get treatment if nesassary[/b] and worry about the small shit later.
[QUOTE=Glenn61]OK,,,then where does the Federal Government get it's accurate statistics on treated cases of,,,,, new cases of,,, and death from HIV, ,Syphilis, Gonorrhoeae, Herpes,  Hepatitis, cervical cancer...etc.,,etc.
And the regional, ethnic, gender, sex and sexual preference break down of their information......?
 The fact is that all persons with a communicable deadly diseases are reported to the CDC...it's all on their web site.......
[url]http://www.cdc.gov/nchstp/dstd/Stats_Trends/Stats_and_Trends.htm[/url]
And available in printed version free,,,just pay the cost of shipping.
 Don't kid yourself Daka1,,,your dangerous medical history is recorded by the Federal Government once you've been diagnosed by a medical professional.
 Only the cheek swab test that you can buy for about $40 in a drug store allows you to have an HIV antibodies test anonymously.......G61[/QUOTE]
I don't know about that Glenn. They can come up with that kind of statistical information without getting the individuals name or identity.
Personally, I don’t give a fuck – they can have my name, address, social security number, mother’s maiden name, and a signed confession – just as long as they stop the damn burning and drip, drip, drip. What options do we have, it’s either get treatment or let your damn dick fall off.
I get a yearly check-up and my doctor knows why and I don’t give a damn who he tells. Let’s face facts; if I get HIV, I am more likely to die from aids then from the shame of what I did to get it. 
Don’t get me wrong, this is 2008; but it may as well be 1984, because Big Brother is watching and we all damn well better know that.  In this particular case I am not so sure I mind it all that much, after all, the more people keeping an eye out for my dick and its health the better.
LOL
CookyJar
	 
 
	
	
	
		Confidential STD Testing and Treatment
	
	
		Medical professionals report [b]cases,[/b] not individuals, to the CDC. The CDC has specific protocols in place to ensure confidentiality. Cases are identified by number, not by name. Even so, not all cases are reported to the CDC. For example, California (and some other states) offers [b]anonymous[/b] testing (no name is asked) as well as [b]confidential[/b] testing. If you want [b]written[/b] results, though, you have to give a name.
STD testing and treatment are available at county health clinics, Planned Parenthood clinics, and hospitals, as well as private labs.
Free, low cost, and confidential clinics in Texas: [url]http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/hivstd/services/service_e.shtm[/url], [url]http://yourstdhelp.com/texas.html[/url]
Free and confidential clinics in NYC: [url]http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/std/std2.shtml[/url]
Free and confidential clinics in LA County: [url]http://www.lapublichealth.org/std/clinics.htm[/url]
Confidential private testing: [url]http://www.localstdtesting.com/[/url], [url]http://www.tstd.org/[/url]
You can Google "confidential std testing" for more information.
	 
 
	
	
	
		Strange definition of anonymous
	
	
		[QUOTE=Hillybilly]Their process is completely anonymous.  You give your name and credit card#. they will send the results by post or fax.[/QUOTE]
The process may (or may not) be [b]confidential,[/b] but what you describe is certainly not [b]anonymous.[/b]