No, asking those questions are NOT a HIPAA violation. My god that's an annoying argument. It does not mean people can't ask your status of anything, it means doctors (and staff) can't share your information without your consent.
Even if true, it remains nobody's god damned business. I think that's where the sentiment lies for most people. I think because of the nature of the question people have just been letting it slide. Imagine though being asked if you have herpes every time you walked into a store or other public building.No, asking those questions are NOT a HIPAA violation. My god that's an annoying argument. It does not mean people can't ask your status of anything, it means doctors (and staff) can't share your information without your consent.
That's fine, say "it's none of your business." The HIPAA argument doesn't hold water in 99% of the cases it's used. It's the same as 1st amendment arguments when Facebook or Twitter censors a poster. It's not a 1st amendment violation no matter how many times people try to say it is.Even if true, it remains nobody's god damned business. I think that's where the sentiment lies for most people. I think because of the nature of the question people have just been letting it slide. Imagine though being asked if you have herpes every time you walked into a store or other public building.