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Originally Posted by RichieRich
all this talk about Docs and prescriptions and pharmacies... the common issue is they still FAX stuff back and forth. About the only place I know of that actively uses Fax machines. They don't "trust" emails?? WTF.
Even 10+ years ago I used to see wild info come across the office fax machine - everything from incorrectly faxed stuff, to legal/divorce, tons of medical stuff, investments and net worth, and trips, and advertising for 1-900 #'s too.
What's the wildest ya'll seen on the fax machine?
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Dont. Even. Start with me on this.
I am one of those fools that still has a fax machine. And why? Because I correspond with the Government.
When one has to submit supplemental documentation to the Government you have 3 options.
1. Mail. <- No. I'm not kidding. Its also the most reliable.
2. Direct Electronic Submission. This is about as effective as using a carrier Pigeon. You press that 'submit' button and your documents could end up in Surrey, Winnipeg, Ottawa or St. Johns or all broken down to all of them. It shouldnt matter as they are digital but oh boy it does.
Least reliable.
3. Fax. Second most reliable.
Someone needs to drag our Government into the Modern Era, by the nose, kicking and screaming if need be.