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bobs_monkey@lemm.ee 1 day agoI’ll be honest, you’ve just justified a years long paranoia regarding doctors and therapists I’ve had. The likelihood of me being a target for anything is extremely low, but that fact that any goon in the government can get access to medical records and (even worse) therapy records that can be used against you for whatever purpose they deem necessary is unsettling. I’ve always been leery about letting on what’s going on in my mind, and this kinda just confirms it.
Luckily I haven’t needed to go to a doctor outside of urgent care for simple stuff in a very long time, but I’m also reaching the age where I need to start paying attention, so off to Mexico I go.
ragebutt@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 day ago
I’m sorry, but I don’t think the answer is to be dishonest to you about the reality of the situation
I do believe our government has failed us here and that therapy should be protected communication the same as speaking to a lawyer, for what it’s worth
bobs_monkey@lemm.ee 16 hours ago
Nah I’m with you. It’s just unbelievably lame that we have to be careful about seeking help for the possibility of having it used against us.