Gun question at the Doctors office

[Frank G]

Last week I had my annual physical and the Gun question came up, it has before, and as always I passed and the doctor would moved on. This visit I was told answering the question was mandatory. I did not ask about the consequences but surmised the doctor would not get compensated without an answer. Any thoughts? I think the feds will try and do gun control through oXXXX care. They are gathering data.

[lwrydr]

When I get questions that are really none of there business I just don't answer them.

[vided]

When I get questions that are really none of there business I just don't answer them.

i don't comment on them, i just ignore them.
i wouldn't even mention to the Dr. that i'm feeling a little blue.

[BajaRon]

Health care is no longer about health care. Education is no longer about education. News is no longer about what is actually happening. Instead, it is about citizen control. You can't control citizens if they have a meaningful way to resist.

Today you can still get health care even if you refuse to answer the question. Tomorrow.... Maybe not. And truthfully, not answering the question gives them their answer anyway.

[Deer Slayer]

Lie! The feds do it all the time.

[SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN]

If i don't want to answer a question you have no right to ask i just don't answer and leave it at that or i will
ask the person a personal question

[PrairieSpyder]

If I must answer, I'd say, "It's none of your business."

Even the CDC has been politicised by identifying guns in the home as a health hazard.

[gkamer]

Last week I had my annual physical and the Gun question came up, it has before, and as always I passed and the doctor would moved on. This visit I was told answering the question was mandatory. I did not ask about the consequences but surmised the doctor would not get compensated without an answer. Any thoughts? I think the feds will try and do gun control through oXXXX care. They are gathering data.

Maybe I missed something but I'm not exactly sure what "the gun question" is, and what it could possibly have to do with a doctors visit.

[Bob Denman]

The doctor doesn't get compensated without an answer?
Too Goddamn bad...

[4 MARIE]

Even the CDC has been politicised by identifying guns in the home as a health hazard.

Let me start by saying I support the right to bear arms.
BUT.... like the infant a week ago in Kansas that picked up an un-secured handgun and proceeded to kill
themself , it can indeed be a health hazard.

Weird part of story, it was a Deputy's child, in HIS home, with a gun that DID NOT belong to Him.
Go figure ! I obviously just don't get it.

I support RESPONSIBLE gun ownership.

[cuznjohn]

i have been seeing lots of doctors lately, BUT not one of them asked that question. but i have heard that doctors were told by insurance companies that they are supposed to ask

[Chupaca]

I would tell him to keep on track. This is a Dr's office and not a gun show..

[AY4B]

Beware of trick questions at the doctors office. Whatever you say can be used against you.

I am asked these types of questions at my Cpap doctor alot.

[cuznjohn]

i wonder if you say yes i have guns, if your insurance will go up, or is it just for a head count so when they want to take all our guns, they know where they are

[Mazo EMS2]

This is news to me....How in the world is owning a gun any of the Dr's business? Perhaps if you're at the psychiatrist maybe, but not a general physician. Good grief. My answer will be a polite smile, and a "let's move on" when it happens. This whole "gun thing" has gotten way too outta hand. It's NOT the damn gun....it's the person holding it!!!! Great, now ya got my blood pressure up..

Dang you SpyderLovers!!!!!

[Mcubed45]

There is a staggering number of suicides every year, and a large number of those involve guns. Gun owners are at risk for a higher rate of suicides. Your doctor is just doing his job and assessing ALL the risks to your health. Besides, those antidepressants work very well.

put away your paranoia and remember that you have a doctor-patient relationship to protect you from the government. That is unless you tell him/her that you are going to hurt someone, then you should be turned in.

[gkamer]

There is a staggering number of suicides every year, and a large number of those involve guns. Gun owners are at risk for a higher rate of suicides. Your doctor is just doing his job and assessing ALL the risks to your health. Besides, those antidepressants work very well.

put away your paranoia and remember that you have a doctor-patient relationship to protect you from the government. That is unless you tell him/her that you are going to hurt someone, then you should be turned in.

I don't think there is any paranoia here. Are they asking if there are any razor blades, toxic substances, etc..... If I got to a doctor for an ear infection, whether or not there are any firearms in my home is done of his/her business.

[Cruzr Joe]

There is a staggering number of suicides every year, and a large number of those involve guns. Gun owners are at risk for a higher rate of suicides. Your doctor is just doing his job and assessing ALL the risks to your health. Besides, those antidepressants work very well.

put away your paranoia and remember that you have a doctor-patient relationship to protect you from the government. That is unless you tell him/her that you are going to hurt someone, then you should be turned in.

Really Really

[Lew L]

Your Dr. just dosen't need to know this. Just say NO ( Nancy Reagan )!!!

Don't mention that you have box cutters, kitchen knives, Booze, and all the other things ( autos and motorcycles ) that kill us. And---- of course don't mention your other activites that are considered dangerous::::Sky diving, living in the inner city, snowmobiling, skiing, swiming, back country hiking, fishing in bear country, riding in deer country, ect.ect.

Kaos

[Cruzr Joe]

Here in Arkansas the Drs. don't ask that question, because they already know the answer...................and it is..........................Hell Yeah, we all have guns, and several of them with extra ammo.


Cruzr Joe

[Bob Denman]

There is a staggering number of suicides every year, and a large number of those involve guns. Gun owners are at risk for a higher rate of suicides. Your doctor is just doing his job and assessing ALL the risks to your health. Besides, those antidepressants work very well.

put away your paranoia and remember that you have a doctor-patient relationship to protect you from the government. That is unless you tell him/her that you are going to hurt someone, then you should be turned in.

Wow...

[cuznjohn]

i would never attempt suicide, i am afraid of lead poisoning

[mowin]

There is a staggering number of suicides every year, and a large number of those involve guns. Gun owners are at risk for a higher rate of suicides. Your doctor is just doing his job and assessing ALL the risks to your health. Besides, those antidepressants work very well.

put away your paranoia and remember that you have a doctor-patient relationship to protect you from the government. That is unless you tell him/her that you are going to hurt someone, then you should be turned in.

I'm sorry, but thats the most ridiculous reasoning I've heard.

[Bob Denman]

i would never attempt suicide, i am afraid of lead poisoning

There's always the "Bottle of Scotch, and another bottle of Sleeping Pills" method anyway...

[vided]

There is a staggering number of suicides every year, and a large number of those involve guns. Gun owners are at risk for a higher rate of suicides. Your doctor is just doing his job and assessing ALL the risks to your health. Besides, those antidepressants work very well.

put away your paranoia and remember that you have a doctor-patient relationship to protect you from the government. That is unless you tell him/her that you are going to hurt someone, then you should be turned in.