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Would seeing a psychologist negatively affect one's future employment opportunities? |
Just a clinical psychologist for stress related issues, nothing involving medication or mental illness. I often read/hear that companies/military will not hire or promote individuals who have certain things in their medical records. Would this apply? Also, can any companies look at one's medical records prior to age 18? Have you heard of HIPPA? Your medical records are private. i believe med records are private. cheers! I wouldn't think that seeing a psychologist would matter, it just depends on what you saw a psychologist for. I don't believe that companies can look at one's medical records prior to age 18. i don't think so..i think the only medical records they have access to, or that can hinder a job is if you were ever involuntarily admitted into a mental institution or rehab, i repeat involuntarily, so i don't think you should have a problem at all, as long as the scheduling of appointments doesn't affect your getting to work on time or leaving early...though some allow that for special reasons never heard of a company looking into one's medical records. Those are personal and you would have to give permission for them to be handed over. Besides that companies cannot discriminate against you based on health...they have to look at actual qualifications. Michael is right. No one should have access to your medical records except you and your doctor. If someone is basing job opportunities on a medical health record, they need to be reported to your local employment agency. That is an extreme abuse of your personal rights. Would seeing a psychologist negatively affect one's future employment opportunities??? ----> No I don't think it will. I am in it for a mental illness and it hasn't affected me. I often read/hear that companies/military will not hire or promote individuals who have certain things in their medical records. Would this apply? -----> I don't Know about the military. I don't think companies can unless they have a real reason to. Also, can any companies look at one's medical records prior to age 18? ----> I don't know, sorry. |
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