Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Will the health dept let you selectively vaccinate

Will the health dept let you selectively vaccinate?
I live in WV and can only get a medical exemption to legally send my kids to school. I want to only vaccinate for the ones that are necessary to enter school. If I take my child to the health dept. can I choose what vaccines she recieves? Or do I need a dr.s order?
Infectious Diseases - 3 Answers

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WV only allows for medicial exemptions? Darn, I like West Virginia otherwise.... :-( I would think the HD should give only the vaccinations that you are requesting. Call them and ask. I assume you already know which ones the school requires? (darn near all of them?)
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Yes, they will let you vaccinate for only the ones required for school. And you've probably already thought of this, but you can delay the first vaccines until at least 3 years old, and still have time to get them all done before kindergarten.
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Why would you not vaccinate? Is there a medical issue at hand? Vaccines save lives. Plain and simple. And you can read up at http:factsnotfantasy.com/vaccines.php for a point by point rebuttal to most of the lies told by the anti-vax pro-disease crowd.

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Friday, July 24, 2009

If the only reason people don't have health insurance is because they spend their money on luxuries instead

If the only reason people don't have health insurance is because they spend their money on luxuries instead?
as the neocons claim, how can forcing them to buy coverage be a bad thing? If their irresponsibility is putting a drain on our system, why not correct the problem? Buy your children health insurance instead of the X-Box.
Politics - 7 Answers
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When I was self-employed, I couldn't get insurance due to a pre-existing condition.
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A fair amount, but I'd bet that most are just trying to get caught up on basic necessities or paying down existing debt.
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Good answer, good answer! Actually, all they know is this: If a Dem thought it up, or if a Dem thought he or she might think it up, or if a Dem might like it---it must be a horrible, terrible idea that puts our freedom and our finances on the line!
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Health insurance premiums cost much more than an X-box does. Further, people are currently unable to obtain health insurance even if they have the money, if they have pre-existing conditions. The healthcar horror stories are rampant and true. The United States is the only civilized/industrialized country in the World that does not provide its citizens with healthcare. We can bomb the shit out of those half a world away and then spend hundreds of billions occupying and rebuilding their country. Why can't we do the humane and affordable task of providing our citizens with healthcare?
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You obviously haven't priced personal health insurance lately.
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Youre completely missing the point. Health insurance is purely a personal choice. I believe chris rock said it best, "insurance should be called incase sh1t; you but insurance incase sh1t happens". What NEEDS to be passed, are regulations that remove the requirement placed on hospitals that require them to provide treatment to everyone. People should be wise enough to know what services they should buy, and there should be consequences for not doing so. Let these people learn the hard way that if they CHOOSE not to pay for insurance, they may not have a valuable service when they desperately need it. If the government were going to anything, let them provide oversight. Let them force the insurance companies to provide coverage to ANYONE who wants to pay for it, regardless of preexisting conditions.
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And when they don't buy the insurance and Geitner's health care police arrest them and they go to jail, who is going to feed them and their families? Those who are currently paying the bills/taxes, of course.

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Monday, July 20, 2009

Should health givers honor a woman's wish to bear children, in the following situation

Should health givers honor a woman's wish to bear children, in the following situation?
Here's the situation; a woman wishes to bear children, but all pregnancies have had defects that have resulted in the offsprings' deaths. These defects can be observed even while the fetus is still in the womb. The woman, however, insists upon bearing children. As a health giver, should she\he honor the woman's wish? If not, what would be her\his appropriate action? Follow up details: Should the health giver honor the woman's wish, even if the woman seems to have genetic problem (which has not yet been proven by a test)?
Women's Health - 1 Answers

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I'm not sure what you mean. How can someone honor (or not honor) someone else's wish to bear children? And how can someone insist on doing something when her body obviously is incapable of it? I can insist on flying, or on growing to be seven foot tall, but that won't make it happen. Sorry, but I don't understand what you're asking.

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Thursday, July 16, 2009

Will substance abuse throughout someone's lifetime effect the health of their children

Will substance abuse throughout someone's lifetime effect the health of their children?
I was wondering If a mothers and/or father's abuse of drugs and/or alcohol throughout their lifetimes can effect the health of their children? (Keeping in mind that the mother would not smoke, drink, or use drugs throughout the actual pregnancy) Will the parent's substance abuse induce psychology and emotional problems such as ADHD, depression, Bipolar disorder ect in their children. Will substance abuse effect the quality of the genetic makeup carried in the sperm and eggs somehow? Advice as well as links and statistics would be useful. Thanks.
Mental Health - 2 Answers
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Sorry I don't have any links for you but I did read a very interesting medical study a few years ago about chronic alcoholism in the father causing a higher incidence of autism in his children than the general healthy population. So, its not just the mother's healthy while carrying the fetus. There is an actual study about how the dna of male sperm is affected by alcoholism, drug abuse and exposure to harmful chemicals over a lifetime.
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If the mother does not use during her pregnancy then the child should be fine physically. Bipolar disorder is genetic so the use of drugs by the parents will have no effect negative or positive on the development of Bipolar. However...... parents who abuse drugs and alcohol do not make very good parents (parents who PREVIOUSLY used drugs and alcohol are a bit better). Children are neglected and often emotionally or physically abused... this can lead to the development of all sorts of disorders from personality disorders to anxiety disorders...... Bipolar and Schizophrenia are genetic so they will develop independent of home life. Any other mental health issue can be caused by environment. Addiction is also an inherited trait...... parents can pass a tendancy to be an addict to their children. Doesn't mean that the children will automatically be addicts but it means that they will be more likely to be addicts than the standard population.

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Sunday, July 12, 2009

How do I divorce my adult child so that she cannot have a say in my health/assets if I become incapacitated

How do I divorce my adult child so that she cannot have a say in my health/assets if I become incapacitated?
I am estranged from my adult daughter and I do not want her suddenly appearing if I am incapacitated and making health decisions for me or involving herself in my assets. I want her to have no rights whatsoever where I am concerned. I know its sad but I need to prepare for this possibility. Thanks
Marriage & Divorce - 10 Answers

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You best see a lawyer and make a living will.
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Living Will designating the person that will be in charge. This does happen.
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Write her out of your will. If you don't have a will, make one and detail that she will have not part of taking care of you or your property.
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contact a lawyer and have a living will drawn up. state your wishes and have it notarized. it will hold up in court should anything happen to you. also, you may want to name a power of attorney or a medical power of attorney.
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Assign those rights, LEGALLY, to someone else. Do it now, while you're not incapacitated so it can't be contested later. Depending on what the lawyer advises, you may want to spell out somewhere in no uncertain terms that you want her to have no say in your affairs.
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You need to both get a living will and designate someone other than her to have "power of attorney"
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Create a living will naming who you would want to take care of you and your positions in case you are not capable of making decisions for yourself. You would need a lawyer for this. I would also make a video tape saying who and why you want this person to be in charge instead of your daughter. If you do this now no one can say you were not in your right mind.
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Skip the "Make a Will" BS idea. See an attorney and have a Revocable Trust set up, with a pour over will set in place. This allows your assets to evade Probate. It allows you to appoint a trustee in the event of being incapacitated, who will act ONLY on your behalf. It can be a living relative, or an attorney...or anyone you trust. Wills that have to be probated are for dumb@$$e$. Especially if you have healthy savings/assets, that you wish to pass on to another party or charity.
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You don't have to divorce your daughter, just make out a will and appoint someone other than her and also have a back up person. Also make note in the will that you want her to have nothing to do with anything.
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Create a Living Will in order to specify what sort of treatment you want in the event that you become incapacitated. You can also give someone your Medical Power of Attorney (like a regular Power of Attorney, but it applies to medical decisions, rather than financial ones) so that person will be the one to make decisions for you if you are incapacitated. http://www.lawdepot.com/contracts/living-will/

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Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Which parent is responsible for the health care deductible

Which parent is responsible for the health care deductible?
I really need quick help please. I have full physical and legal custody of my 2 children. My divorce agreement states that my ex husband is responsible for our children's health coverage. He just changed their insurance without giving me notice. The new coverage has a $350 per person deductible and only covers 80% of the care. My children have a lot of health problems that need to continue to be addressed immediately. Which of us is responsible for the deductible and 20% that will be billed? Thank you.
Marriage & Divorce - 4 Answers
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i would figure if he's legally responsible for their health care than he would be responsible for any bills that come from their health problems.
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That should also be stated in your decree. My husband is responsible for 63% and she is responsible for 37%, after she pays the first $100.00, but we split all his medical cost 50/50. If it isn't addressed, you will need to call your attorney for the right answer. You can't assume he is liable just because he has to carry insurance. My husband has to carry it too, but he's still not 100% liable for any uncovered expenses.
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If this is a significant change, you probably should go to support enforcement or your attorney, depending on your state. This should be revisited via the support order.
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The only responsible one is your ex husband especially as he changed their health plans without giving you any notice. However, I advise you to ask some specialists about this. Here;s where you'll find a professional answer: http://www.myhealth-forum.com/

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Saturday, July 4, 2009

should underprivileged children learn more about health and safety

c learn more about health and safety?
do you think children who live in commission flats should learn more about health.
Community Service - 1 Answers

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All children from any form of background should learn about health and safety.

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Wednesday, July 1, 2009

I have an ex wife who takes care of our handicapped child 24/7. how can I insured her (Health insurance)

I have an ex wife who takes care of our handicapped child 24/7. how can I insured her (Health insurance)?
My son is mentally handicapped and needs care 24/7, he has health insurance through me, but his mother doesn't and she needs medical attention from time to time. How can I insured her? Can i make her my dependent? Can I adopt her since I'm supoorting her 100% financially? She doesn't work offcourse, because she can't and because or son's dissability and care.
Insurance - 4 Answers
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Look into a health insurance policy not provided by a work place, it'll probably cost you a bit though.
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It is nice that you want to help your ex. Are you divorced or just separated?
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Because she is not your legal dependent or your spouse, the only way to get her on your group coverage is via a court order, unless your employer (that you have the benefits through), is willing to add her (again, they probably won't agree to it with out a court order, because it would make the insurance usage go up).
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If you go back to court, the judge can order that you keep her on your health insurance policy at work. That's the only way that any major carrier, or small carrier can accept her. Since you are divorced, you have no fiduciary interest in her, according to the law and have no right to insure her with either health or life insurance. The only option that you have is if your wife takes you back to court to sue you for more child support and ask for the medical for both her and the son.

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