Did I screw up by being honest with my Doctor?

I (23M) just went to the Doctor for my first checkup since being 18 and seeing a pediatrician. When filling out the medical history and information forms I was 100% honest about my drinking/smoking habits (I drink a lot and smoke occasionally, but I still checked the smoking box). I was always under the impression you were supposed to be fully transparent with your doctor and that this would be confidential information, otherwise no one would be honest with their Doctor. Someone told me yesterday this information will be available to insurance companies when I get my own health insurance in a few years (on my parents now). Is this true? How big did I screw up? Guess I should lie to my Doctor the rest of my life? Help me understand. Thanks!

https://ift.tt/CHGe6pq Submitted April 30, 2024 at 02:47AM by Calm-down-its-a-joke https://ift.tt/cyEQ5e0