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  1. 03-02-2006, 04:42 PM #1
    LanceM
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    Arrow Recreational Drugs

    The office I fill-in at has a question on the intake form that asks the patients if they use recreational drugs. They say that insurance (Medicare in particular) requires them to ask.

    Does anyone know any more information on this? Is this true?

    Thanks.
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  2. 03-02-2006, 04:58 PM #2
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    Oh Cripes, Lance . . . can’t you change the title to this post. You got me all excited for nothing. And, at my age . . .

    Probably the boss is trying to score.
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  3. 03-02-2006, 05:50 PM #3
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    VSP requires a question as to whether they are a drug or alcohol abuser in the patients entrance history.

    Silly.
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  4. 03-02-2006, 06:18 PM #4
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    Even if it wasn't required, it would be pertinent anyway.
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  5. 03-02-2006, 07:42 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by harry888
    VSP requires a question as to whether they are a drug or alcohol abuser in the patients entrance history.

    Silly.
    We don't ask this.
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  6. 03-02-2006, 08:09 PM #6
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    Recreational drugs can and do influence vision.
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  7. 03-03-2006, 03:03 PM #7
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    It's pretty standard on any health information sheet you fill out. Along with whether you drink or smoke.
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  8. 03-03-2006, 03:09 PM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jacqui
    Recreational drugs can and do influence vision.
    Yep, I dont know what Ive been taking but there is a dancing green blob next to your name.
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  9. 03-03-2006, 03:27 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by rsandr
    Yep, I dont know what Ive been taking but there is a dancing green blob next to your name.
    Dancing Green Blob pills ;)
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  10. 03-03-2006, 03:29 PM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by LanceM
    The office I fill-in at has a question on the intake form that asks the patients if they use recreational drugs. They say that insurance (Medicare in particular) requires them to ask.

    Does anyone know any more information on this? Is this true?

    Thanks.
    Yes, it's true. Drugs are sometimes used for recreational purposes. Haven't you ever heard the phrase "all sugared up and no place to go?"
    ...Just ask me...
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  11. 03-03-2006, 03:30 PM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by Spexvet
    Yes, it's true. Drugs are sometimes used for recreational purposes. Haven't you ever heard the phrase "all sugared up and no place to go?"
    I wonder how many answer 'yes'.
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  12. 03-03-2006, 05:20 PM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by rsandr
    I wonder how many answer 'yes'.
    Don't know, but I can tell you that when they put yes they are REALLY proud! It always cracks me up.
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  13. 03-03-2006, 07:06 PM #13
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    Damn I could use a recreational Long Island Iced tea right now!
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  14. 03-04-2006, 09:15 AM #14
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    Quote Originally Posted by chip anderson
    Damn I could use a recreational Long Island Iced tea right now!
    A Nawthun drink? I expected you to drink bourbon and coke or a mint julep.
    ...Just ask me...
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