Doctor Asking About Guns in the House

[mpmax]

You should always counter by asking if they've ever written a prescription for doctor assisted suicide.

 

[eightyeight mag]

Its funny how they are worried about guns in the home when deaths from medical malpractice are about 10x higher in the U.S. than firearm related deaths.
So maybe there should be a question asking, "Do you feel safe when visiting your Doctor's office?".

 

[Crockett9]

I'm a little confused, are doctors anti-gun now?

My son manages a lab for a large group on doctors in North Carolina. He said most doctors are liberal with hardcore liberal views. He said there are a few conservatives but very few.

 

[Capn Jack]

My son manages a lab for a large group on doctors in North Carolina. He said most doctors are liberal with hardcore liberal views. He said there are a few conservatives but very few.

Probably all got their degrees in Southern California.

 

[orygun]

Probably all got their degrees in Southern California.

Don't have to go that far south. U of O does some fine re-programming in state.

 

[Capn Jack]

Academia <> Macadamia = NUTS

 

[jordanvraptor]

"I'm perfectly safe, I don't own a Sig P320…"

 

[boattail]

Just filled out an online check in and update to my account at the Dr I use for my DOT physical.....

Left it blank.....just like I left it blank the last three times they asked.


I could legally answer no according to this definition...

1. Being at hand, within reach or call, within certain contemplated limits; -- opposed to absent.
2. Now existing, or in process; begun but not ended; now in view, or under consideration; being at this time; not past or future.
   "the present session of Congress; the present state of affairs; the present instance."

 

[MannyGlocks]

I'm not 'beholden' to accurately answer a doctor's/staff's requests...

Could this attitude backfire?

Yes, if my answers are related to my medical/health status...

Not, if they're 'busybody' questions.

What next?

Questions about my politics...?

There are questions even my doctor doesn't 'need to know about'...

 

[Mikej]

Questions about my politics...?

Maybe not in semi-sane Texas. But here in potland? And the formerly great state of Oregon? Wouldn't surprise me.

 

[MannyGlocks]

Mikej,

You're correct regarding "semi-sane Texas".

Yes, even we have 'domestic commies', but they stick to remaining in cities, so I don't g.a.f. about them.

I remain 'out in the country', so their stupidity only bothers me from afar...kinda like my face wrinkles up, like I picked up a dog turd, when homegrown marxists make themselves known...

 

[mitchamafied]

I've never been worried about my Dr taking my guns, so I answer the question and get on with my life. Having a gun in the house is a risk factor for suicide - I'm not afraid of statistical probability and I don't live under a rock.

 

[Andy54Hawken]

Risk factors for suicide with household items...

Rope...
Kitchen knives...
Bathtub / water...
Car and hose...
Prescription and over the counter medicine...
Power tools....
Cleaning agents...
Rat / vermin poison...

Targeting firearms and firearm owners....is easy. / low hanging fruit....and I am not saying that firearms ain't been used for suicide.
However...as my short list above shows.....lots of common household items can do the same....
Why aren't those asked about...?

Andy

 

[64MercurysRule]

You missed one ...... WIFE .