Disadvantages to a Med card

[ny2casports89]

I live in California and have been thinking about getting a medical card to help with my insomnia, however i heard that there are some disadvantages to getting a marijuana license, and if you get one it stays on your record which could prevent you from getting certain jobs.
Can anyone verify if any of this is true?

[Cyclonite]

Its as public as your medical records.

[sjmikenet]

Its as public as your medical records.

Yes, and in case you arn't aware, medical records are NOT as private as you think they are. Not only does your insurance company, government agencies, and the like have access to them, but in some cases, even your employer.
Medical Records Privacy (http://www.privacyrights.org/fs/fs8-med.htm#C)

My suggestion is to use a different name under which you obtain care, and never ever give your SS# and pay in cash at the doc's office when possible. Having them sign a release won't really stop them from sharing the info with others.

[Cyclonite]

Yea....I paid cash for mine and its not even on my medical record or anything....its completely separate.