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Seeing a doctor
This may not be the right category, but couldn't think of a better one. Anyway, I'm 18. I've made an appointment to see a doctor without my parents knowledge. Is there any way they'd be able to find out? It's a really private matter which is why I can't have them finding out. Would it make a difference if I used our family's health care card?
Thanks for your help.
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If you are going to a doctor you have seen before you were 18, I suggest that you call and ask to speak with the office manager. Let him/her know that your privacy in this matter is very important and you'd like to make double sure your records are changed so that you are on your own financial account. If it's possible that your mother may go to the office for an appointment in the future and if the office might recognize her and know you are family, make sure the staff knows that you prefer/expect that this be kept private. You don't want them casually mentioning, 'Oh, I saw Jenny the oher day. She's getting so tall!' and have your mom know that you were in.
If you want this to be private, do not use your insurance/health card. At least in the US, if you do so, you are likely to be found out. The claim against your parents' insurance will generate an explanation of benefits, which will be either mailed to your parents or electronically available. To ensure your privacy, pay cash and ask the manager to be sure that no claim is generated on your behalf.
Best of luck to you.
Sabine
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If you use their insurance card (US) they will get
a detailed billing statement or a statement letting them know the bill was paid. It isn't the doctors office that does that its the insurance Company. So you can't ask that they not do it.
If the majority of your private matter is talking, they won't know what you discussed. They will only know you were charged for an office visit, and any tests that were done. Labs usually charge separately
by the way.
Since you are 18 you can request they not bill your parents, but bill you. That could be a bit expensive though. :)
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