Posted by Brenda on April 14, 2000, at 10:23:39
In reply to Re: Rights to privacy, posted by AprilA. on April 13, 2000, at 19:52:47
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> > > Also, my husband and I have numerous weapons of all different types and calibers. When I have severe breakthrough depression he locks them all up. Otherwise, we used to shoot for fun - now they just collect dust. Also, when his Schizophrenic (diagnosed) nephew came to stay with us we locked them up at that time. He was very unstable and it made ME feel better, not because he was a danger. I don't know if he was or not. I do know he stopped taking his medication and that caused me some anxiety. I work for a psychiatrist preparing forensic reports and SSI evaluations. Without exception, all of the forensic reports deal with Schizophrenic's who have STOPPED taking their medication. That's when perhaps some gun control to the mentally ill may be useful.
> > Got off the track of the roses - Thanks. B.
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> I think this demonstrates the difficulty of maintaining confidentiality when medical records are concerned. How would you like to have laws preventing people who have previous mood disorders which might impair judgement from working with medical records? I'm not sure I want someone who experiences severe breakthrough depression handling MY medical records! People with severe breakthrough depression are widely known to experience severe lapses in judgement.
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> Did you have a chance to read the series in the NY times referenced previously? It mentioned several killers who were manic-depressive and Severely Depressed as well as Schizophrenic. In addition this article only addressed "spree" killers. Murder/Suicides are usually committed by people who are diagnosed with depression. I'm glad it made you feel more comfortable around your schizophrenic relative to have the guns locked up and who knows-he probably felt more comfortable around you for the same reason:o)
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> I feel very strongly that it's dangerous to start making special laws for special classes of people based on mental health diagnoses.
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> I'm with you on the flower therapy though. I've been having intensive sessions with the honeysuckle in my backyard. AprilA.April - I appreciate your thoughts. However, I am a professional person and extremely ethical when it comes to the clients medical records. I have been in therapy and continue to be for many many years. I also see a pdoc for med checks. I am on Zoloft for my depression and have been on Ad's for many years. I know the signs and symptoms of my depression/anxiety and am able to get extra help if things get bad. As far as medical records go - there is a much more signifant worry involved with the insurance companies and HMO's giving out info to employers. I was in HR for a very large company for a long time, those folks had access to ALL your records. The doctor's reports that I prepare are infinitely more confidential than those receiving health/mental care through their employers. BTW - I'm a medical transcriptionist and work at home. All MT's have access to very private records and take the confidentiality issue very seriously. Also, the mentally ill or specifically those who have been hospitalized (at least in Calif) are prohibited from purshasing guns for five years from the time of their hospitalization. That also includes 72-hour holds for suicide attempts. So in a way there already is regulation in that respect.
As for me - I'd rather "stick my nose in my roses." Your honeysuckle sounds glorious. Thanks. B.
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