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kyleeelast Saturday at 3:02 PM3 repliesview on HN

Might actually be a net benefit and lead to de-stigmatizing human health conditions


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Aurornislast Saturday at 3:12 PM

You go first, then. Let’s see your full medical records without redaction if you think it’s a net benefit.

I think there's value in reducing stigma around health conditions, but forcing poor people to reveal their medical conditions to the world isn't it.

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dolelast Saturday at 3:28 PM

Exposing STDs and mental conditions is part of what HIPAA’s for. Putting everyone in glass houses just creates a massive panopticon.

7thpowerlast Saturday at 3:15 PM

By forcing the poorest to disclose their personal health issues?