Are you allow to record a conversation with a provider in regards to your own personal medical information on a military facility?

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Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Aug 19 at 2019 8:50 PM

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federal mandates informing them that you are recording it.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 19 at 2019 8:53 PM

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State laws differ on recording others. I can't see any value that recording a conversation would provide. If you need a witness, you are always entitled to request a chaperone

Response by SSG Brian G. made Aug 19 at 2019 10:13 PM

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Military posts, bases, stations are governed by the individual state laws where they are based. Some have what is called a single consent, which means that you can record. Some have dual consent which means that it requires you notify the other party.

The easy way to do it is initiate the conversation with the provider and record, but in that, before anything of a confidential etc., nature is discussed inform them that they are being recorded. If they say no, simply switch it off and carry on. Most places will not mind and might even do likewise.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 20 at 2019 12:41 AM

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There may be an installation, or command policy.
I found Policy Memorandum 1-17, USA Installation Management Command, Camp Red Cloud, December 2014. It prohibited surreptitious use of recording devices.
Your local Staff Judge Advocate would be the best source for an answer.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 20 at 2019 10:43 AM

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If you are in a state where only a single consent is required, then it is not illegal because one of the parties have knowledge of the recording. As stated in previous response, you can have another person (your choice) with you at your scheduled appointments.

Response by SP5 Charles Gould made Aug 20 at 2019 10:55 AM

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As a person battling two cancers, I can state unequivically that we are conselled to ask first, but record appts with your doctors, as the sheer volume of information is often missed while in the shock if diagnosis and treatment planning. We are told to bring another person as a second set of ears, and to listen to the session and help explain what they heard later. ThIs is a VERY common practice for those dealing with serious medical issues! I would ask any doc first, military or not, but strive to record important meetings. Not to hold a Dr accountable, but fir ME to understand the treatments, explanations of test results, and future plans agreed to.