Pregnant, HIPAA, and HARASSMENT

It's not harassment and it's not a HIPAA violation.

It's not about you.

They have to offer these services. It's their job. It's required.

Smile. Be polite. Just decline.

And then let it go.
 
I agree this isn't about you...it's about your child. But, I know exactly what you are saying. Social services does often try to "sell" people welfare, and for them to keep on you about it is inappropriate.

I for one am not eligible for any social services, but it is amazing how often some well meaning person tries to convince me I could get food stamps or "help" with my utilities. They have no reason to believe I am even eligible, which I am not. And I am not young, pregnant, tattooed, and I dress well. I tell those well meaners my income is too high, then they drop it.

It's good to be self-sufficient and strong, which obviously you are. However, the nurses may be sensing that you may not be aware that pregnancy really is a time we need much more support than financial, and if we don't reveal that we indeed do have people behind and with us then it is a social services issue for the welfare of the child, not about you. If you were not pregnant and appearing to be alone, it is unlikely they would say anything.

Doing everything alone adds stress and all stress affects the baby. This is just a fact of pregnancy. While the baby is in the womb, it's the mom's job to keep her stress down. This means having at least one pregnancy buddy that occasionally goes to doctor appts. with you, knows what is going on with your body and you, and is available to call upon, if need be. It doesn't mean you are weak, it is about being realistic. The nurses have a lot of experience and know pregnant women need a strong support system beyond financial.

It seems that you like being independent, but you could take a family member with you to an appt. Sometimes nurses are just motherly, that's all. I don't particularly like that in people, but it's probably just their way.

Also, you can politely say,
"I know you are required to tell me what services are available, so thank you. However, is there any way I can explain to you I don
 
I understand it's there job to ask if I would like help from these services
but to go as far as giving out my phone number, my address, and medical history with out my permision doesn't seem legal.
I have been polite at every visit and have declined.
What would you do if a state worker called you and knew when your doctors appointments were? Or better yet how did they get your phone number?
I'm pretty sure thats a HIPAA violation, and since I've said NO THANKS to the nurse I feel that it's harassment that she keeps saying "PEOPLE LIKE YOU"

Also lets say I go along with it and go on this welfare to pay off the taxes on my home, That's not only a felony but it constitutes as fraud and embeslement. I would be taking your tax money to pay off my yearly taxes on my home and I could probably get away with it since the nurse has asumed how poor I am, I mean I didn't give my phone number out to the welfare people. So what exactly is she trying to do? Get me a lawsuit? I should not have to explain any of this to any one such as the nurse or the welfare lady. The welfare people should not have my info!

I feel very strongly about bringing someone into my next visit, that is a great idea!
 
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