Along with that - are they allowed to ask you for that information right out loud in front of others in the pharmacy?
2007-03-15 11:08:40 · 10 answers · asked by tiredbutwiredlove 4 in Health ➔ Other - Health
They're allowed to ask. You see a lot of responsibility is on them to ensure you're taking the correct medication for your problem & they really are very clever people at spotting mistakes {which are often made in any situation where humans are involved.} Whether or not you choose to tell them, is entirely up to you. You are not obliged to do so. If they are indiscreet about asking.....you can ask to speak to them privately. They have a room for this.
2007-03-15 11:20:47 · answer #1 · answered by penelope 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How else are they supposed to ask besides out loud? Psychically?
Believe it not some medications are used for more than one thing and at times we need to know why you are taking it.
And yes........we are allowed.
2007-03-15 18:11:27 · answer #2 · answered by jloertscher 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the information about your meds is very important to the pharmacist. he would not be doing his job if he didn't ask. there are life threatening complications and risks with mixing certain meds.
your privacy is to always be respected. while the pharmacist may ask you loudly for your med info, it is your responsibility to speak quietly if you choose to keep the info private.
2007-03-15 11:17:29 · answer #3 · answered by KitKat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
usually...the people are the ones asking them advice...so yes..they are allowed to ask questions because he needs to know a lot of information before prescribing you something...as to the loudness of the question..that's a personal issue...the way they are....you can be tactful and show them that you are embarrassed and whisper back to them so they get a clue that its embarrassing you...
2007-03-15 11:12:04 · answer #4 · answered by Curiously 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't think so. but there are diffrent reasons for taking the same meds and sometimes the pharmist can best assist you. I don't know what I would do without them.
2007-03-15 11:12:31 · answer #5 · answered by Shelly t 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it's against the law. Check out HIPAA laws.http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a601102.html
2007-03-15 11:15:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
No , unless their is a caution you should be aware about . I would tell them to call the doctor who perscribed the meds they are so concerned about.
2007-03-15 11:12:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, they should respect your confidentality. HIPAA Law !!
This link will give you information about it as well as how to file a complaint.
2007-03-15 11:16:11 · answer #8 · answered by Carlene W 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure if it's unallowed.. but i'm sure you're allowed to not answer. It's really none of their business.
2007-03-15 11:11:12 · answer #9 · answered by Ashli B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. They are not allowed.
2007-03-15 11:13:18 · answer #10 · answered by Tara662 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋