Can you find out if someone has Hep. C thru the public health department?!
Question: I don't think someone is being honest with me.
Answers: I don't think someone is being honest with me.
no that kind of info is confidential
No, they don't keep track of that... and if they did, they can't give you medical information on anther person.
Here's a novel idea.... have this person go get tested for STDs and do so yourself.
No, medical records are strictly confidential...however if you have had sexual relations an suspect STD from this person, and want to request tests and report contacts...that may help? It also is controlled State by State...some keep records, some don't...it's al 'bout $$$.
No one can tell you what they have except them. Their medical record is private.
You wouldn't want anyone to be able to find out if you had something wrong with you, would you?
I would be careful around this person to not interchange any body fluids, and definitely do not sleep with them!
If you are inquiring about someone else's-no. Health records are private for all. If you are worried you have it, get tested. Your results are for your ears only. Good Luck!
No, its very personal information and the health department could get sued for releasing personal information to anyone but the person it belongs to, just get tested and treated if you have it but always use protection. Learn from your mistakes!
No, personal medical information is protected through HIPAA privacy laws. While the CDC does track infectious diseases like Hep C, it does not give out info on who has it. Hep C is not transmitted through bodily fluids; only blood to blood contact, so be careful of blood & don't share razors or toothbrushes or tattoo needles or anything like that. Otherwise, Hep C (HCV) is hard to transmit. Sexual transmission among stable, monogamous couples is less than 3%.
If a person has a sexually transmitted disease the local health department will be notified. If it is a serious disease such as syphillis, etc. they will ask for your sexual partners and can notify those people if they are, too, at risk. However, you cannot go into the health department and get anyone's medical background. If you even think that you could be at risk, you should get tested for your own well being (physcial and mental) as well as others that you could possibly infect. Good luck.