If so, you should consider using PGP encryption. For those of you who are running either Windows95 or Windows NT, the latest version of PGP is elegant and almost transparent to use. If you are using either Eudora or Outlook as your mailer, there is really no reason to avoid retrieving and installing the free version of PGP 5.0, then using it regularly. If you send personal messages over the Internet email services that you would prefer remain personal, and not read by accidental recipients, hackers, and the like, this is the only effective method of protecting your privacy.
Medical messages are a prime example.
I strongly urge all of my email-communicating patients to use this package. Other examples of messages that deserve this kind of protection include those that deal with finances, personal family issues, personal opinions about others, and confidential business plans. In addition, an electronic signature using PGP is legally binding, and assures that messages you receive and send are not tampered with my anyone. You will be glad you did.