Psycho-Babble Social Thread 610813

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Insurance Coverage Petition...

Posted by lifetime on February 18, 2006, at 4:35:05

To the readership of this forum,

I would appreciate if you folks would lend a hand by taking a moment to read and participate in the signing of the following proactive advocacy petition relating to the discriminatory practices of insurance companies toward mental health treatment options.

http://www.vagusnervestimulator.com/news/petition-feb06.cfm

Warmly,
Herb
VNSdepression.com

a couple questions » lifetime

Posted by pseudoname on February 18, 2006, at 4:35:05

In reply to Insurance Coverage Petition..., posted by lifetime on February 16, 2006, at 10:08:44

(These questions aren't hostilely intended, though they may sound that way.)

What will the petition responses be used for? Will they be reported to agencies or insurance groups? The privacy notice at the bottom of the page...

    "Please be assured that all newsletters subscribers'
    names and personal information gathered on this site are
    completely confidential and will never be shared."

...seems to be in conflict with compiling "required" names & addresses on a petition. If only the number of responders will be reported to others, then why collect the extra data? Will petition signers be put on your commercial email list?

Also, do you have a reference for "15% of Americans with TRD commit suicide"? Wow, that's a lot.

A trivial question: How is the phrase "VNS Therapy" a trademark? Isn't that like Pfizer claiming a trademark on "drug therapy"?

Thanks, LT.

[Sorry for double-posting. I didn't realize this message was also posted in its own thread before I replied to it in Phil's VNS thread.]

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Posted by pseudoname on February 18, 2006, at 8:16:33

In reply to a couple questions » lifetime, posted by pseudoname on February 16, 2006, at 11:07:54

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