My husband found out through donating blood that he has the hepatitis C virus. Although I never got a notice from the Red Cross, I decided to go out and get the test, at my own expense. Like a dumbass I mentioned this at my friend's house - who's a nurse practitioner. Obviously I felt more comfortable asking her about it than my physician father and uncle.... Well yesterday I visited with another friend (in the same group of friends) who has also just had a baby 2 months ago. She never let me kiss the baby etc. before she was a month old -- so I figured enough time had passed... and I am done with the cold I had earlier... so I asked her, innocently enough, if I could kiss the baby's cheeks. She said no - and that she 'had to talk to me about something.' She proceeded to tell my nurse practitioner friend told her that my husband has hepatitis C etc. I acted like it didn't bug me but of course when I was getting in my car afterwards, I was so PISSED! And -- I don't even have the virus!
2006-10-07 10:07:53 · 7 answers · asked by Mishy 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
We've all been friends since undergrad etc. and are now 30 years old. I can't believe she would say that **** to me! I called her from my car and told her that I was pissed that, here I was, confiding in my friends and seeking their knowledge (re: the hepatitis c) and then they just use it against me and ****! My friend's like 'well I don't let anyone kiss her...' -- and I'm like 'well that's fine -- but why did you have to say that **** about my husband having hepatitis c? like that's some f'ing **** I have control over or something?!!!!!!!!! And she's said quietly 'I'm sorry I hurt your feelings.' But I don't feel like that's enough! I just want to call her and tell her what I really think etc., how I think her baby's not that cute anyway, etc. etc. but of course I can't.... I just wish I could though... to her AND the nurse practitioner friend.... I feel like I want a much more copious apology at least!
2006-10-07 10:12:00 · update #1
By the way, my test came back negative.
2006-10-07 10:12:36 · update #2
forget about it. cool down before talking to her again.
2006-10-07 10:12:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First report the nurse practitioner for violating patient confidentiality. This person should loose their license for doing that. Don't let this drop. They could be doing this to a lot of people and this is potentially defaming and very damaging to them. It has a lot of ramifications to the general public and to the person who has the virus as well as the person being tested.
2006-10-07 10:16:14 · answer #2 · answered by debarina 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
um did you know the only way you can get hepatitis c is if your an intervenes drug user or have had sex with someone with the hepatitis. I found that out after my ex husband also contracted hepatitis c our family doctor told me without my husband in the room when i was getting tested. luckily i never got it either
2006-10-07 10:16:40 · answer #3 · answered by Eva 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would tell them both that my test came back negative, and that it hurt me, because I thought as a professional, and friend I could confide in you. And to the baby's mom, say I would not do anything to hurt your baby, and I am sorry that you feel this way about me. And leave it at that. Tell them to take care!
2006-10-07 10:22:51 · answer #4 · answered by roseannetb@verizon.net 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I said a prayer for you today
And know God must have heard-
I felt the answer in my heart
Although He spoke no word!
I didn't ask for wealth or fame
(I knew you wouldn't mind)-
I asked Him to send you treasures
Of a far more lasting kind!
I asked that He'd be near you
At the start of each new day
To grant you health and blessings
And my friendship to share your way!
I asked for happiness for you
In all things great and small-
But it was for His loving care
I prayed the most of all!
By: Kenny P. aka-Cobra
2006-10-07 10:13:12 · answer #5 · answered by Cobra 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Didn't she just violate her oath? Aren't you still considered a patient? I wouldn't call her a friend.
2006-10-07 10:26:48 · answer #6 · answered by Alterfemego 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take a deep breath and move on i guess thats all you can do and it will change as time goes by wish ya luck!!!!!!!!!
2006-10-07 10:17:35 · answer #7 · answered by paul 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋