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kelnosyesterday at 9:10 PM0 repliesview on HN

This is actually a problem with e.g. airline pilots. They'll hide conditions (especially mental health issues) that they know could trigger a suspension or re-evaluation of their ability to fly. Even if those conditions are entirely treatable and wouldn't actually affect their ability to fly during/after treatment.

So your statement is factually incorrect: in some common professions, your medical record can make your life significantly more difficult.