Originally Posted by
urinmyseat
The last time I got a Dr note, he wouldn't put the reason for the visit on the letter. Even though I explicitly asked him to do so. His understanding of the law, prevented him from stating my illness to my employer. What happens when your doc won't list your illness?
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There are definitely legal obstacles for the provider disclosing your diagnoses/health problems on a "doctors note". Technically, he/she has to have you sign a release each time you request a doctor's note indicating such detailed health conditions. The generic statement of, "being treated for their health condition" is apparently not enough for the company.
I'm not sure how precise the company wants the diagnoses? My guess is the provider can make a statement without disclosing the actual diagnoses. For example, patient is being treated for a respiratory illness versus acute pneumonia or patient is being treated for a Urinary Tract illness versus Gonorrhea which gives him an inability to perform his or her duties.
I agree, its really pushing if not exceeding the limits of maintaining a patient's privacy!