So much for privacy

[€uroMeinke]

And why were such detailed records kept in the first place?

[Prudence]

Originally Posted by €uroMeinke

And why were such detailed records kept in the first place?

Probably to make sure the patients got the best medical care. To get the best care, your doc needs to know everything. Do the circumstances mean they should check for STDs? Refer for counseling? Monitor for signs of mental illness/addiction/etc? So now you get to choose -- privacy, or care from someone who really knows what they're treating.