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 2014-01-02 5:04 PM |
 169   , Oregon |  Subject: Doctor asking if we own firearmsSo awhile back I took one of my kids to the doctor for a well check. The doctor went through a checklist of questions about my child's health one of those questions was if we had any firearms in the home. The question caught me off guard I answered that I did own firearms then she asked how they were stored and if we kept them locked up. I responded that we kept them locked. I then go a anti-gun flyer given to me. I am normally not the one who takes my kids to the doctor usually my wife does. So I later discussed with my wife if this was a normal question she said it had been at this doctor's office (we recently moved to a new town and got a new doctor). We have decided that is really none of the doc's business if we own firearms so my answer will now be no. My questions are If you own guns what would your answer be? Why are doctors asking about firearms? Is this a new thing or is it just this office? Maybe it is a State of Oregon thing? overall just curious how you all see this. |
| 2014-01-02 5:12 PM in reply to: idahocraig |
Expert 3126  Boise, ID | Subject: RE: Doctor asking if we own firearms |
| 2014-01-02 5:20 PM in reply to: 0 |
| Subject: RE: Doctor asking if we own firearms I'd go to another doctor. I wouldn't say much of anything for the rest of the visit and get done what you went there to do. The next time I needed a doctor, I would call that one and tell them I don't appreciate them allowing politics to interfere with what should be medical assistance. Did Doc ask about household cleaners? Swimming pools? Whether you kept the bathtub covered? If not, it's politics, not proactive doctoring. Get enough people to start switching and they quit asking. More than one place this has happened to the point that some doctors have actually moved to a more gun control accepting area. It's sad they use medicine to push politics. (edit) and I just say no, I don't own any, whether or not I'm carrying one at the time. Edited by DanielG 2014-01-02 5:21 PM |
| 2014-01-02 5:31 PM in reply to: 0 |
Sensei Sin City | Subject: RE: Doctor asking if we own firearms In general, I try not to compare guns to other things that can hurt/kill you. That argument gets misused by both side in most cases IMO. HOWEVER, if this doctor is truly trying to do a risk assessment of a household and doesn't ask if you have household cleaners and how they are controlled/locked up, then as Daniel said, it's political. More kids die of poisoning or drowning in pools than gunshots... I guess if they asked about EVERYTHING that could be a hazard (Do you have a trampoline? Are they latch key kids? Are their siblings bullies? Second hand smoke? Do you drive over the speed limit when kids are in the car? etc) then maybe it's just another question, but I doubt that... Honestly, I would just answer "no" and let it go if you like the doctor enough to stay.
Edited by Kido 2014-01-02 5:31 PM |
| 2014-01-02 6:07 PM in reply to: Kido |
Pro 15655  | Subject: RE: Doctor asking if we own firearms "At home? Hey doc, I've got one right here!" |
| 2014-01-02 6:19 PM in reply to: Left Brain |
Master 2380 Beijing | Subject: RE: Doctor asking if we own firearms Originally posted by Left Brain "At home? Hey doc, I've got one right here!"
Bawaahahha! Our doctor asks if our kids wear bike helmets. Presence of guns is a "legitimate" health/safety concern. Proper storage is too. I want a doctor who is thorough and concerned. But they can stick that flyer where the sun don't shine. You can be thorough and concerned without being preachy. |
| 2014-01-02 6:24 PM in reply to: Left Brain |
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| 2014-01-02 10:39 PM in reply to: moondawg14 |
Pro 9391 Omaha, NE | Subject: RE: Doctor asking if we own firearms Originally posted by moondawg14 Originally posted by Left Brain "At home? Hey doc, I've got one right here!"
Bawaahahha! Our doctor asks if our kids wear bike helmets. Presence of guns is a "legitimate" health/safety concern. Proper storage is too. I want a doctor who is thorough and concerned. But they can stick that flyer where the sun don't shine. You can be thorough and concerned without being preachy. I'm not sure what a medical professional has to do with there being guns in the home. Also I'm not sure what a doctor has to do with how they're stored either. I guess I just don't get the connection. Yes, storing guns properly when children are in the home is a huge safety concern, it just seems to me like a doctor asking about it is like my plumber asking me how often my wife and I make "pizza". |
| 2014-01-02 10:44 PM in reply to: tuwood |
Pro 15655 | Subject: RE: Doctor asking if we own firearms Originally posted by tuwood Originally posted by moondawg14 Originally posted by Left Brain "At home? Hey doc, I've got one right here!"
Bawaahahha! Our doctor asks if our kids wear bike helmets. Presence of guns is a "legitimate" health/safety concern. Proper storage is too. I want a doctor who is thorough and concerned. But they can stick that flyer where the sun don't shine. You can be thorough and concerned without being preachy. I'm not sure what a medical professional has to do with there being guns in the home. Also I'm not sure what a doctor has to do with how they're stored either. I guess I just don't get the connection. Yes, storing guns properly when children are in the home is a huge safety concern, it just seems to me like a doctor asking about it is like my plumber asking me how often my wife and I make "pizza". Well, depending on how backed up your pipes are........... |
| 2014-01-03 6:43 AM in reply to: 0 |
| New user 900 , | Subject: RE: Doctor asking if we own firearms If you were at a pediatrician that explains the questions. The AAP is anti gun period, it has nothing to do with the safety of your child. Just take a look at their gun violence prevention policy statement. http://www.aap.org/en-us/advocacy-and-policy/federal-advocacy/Docum... As far as the answer to the question, just get up and walk out. Edited by NXS 2014-01-03 6:45 AM |
| 2014-01-03 7:04 AM in reply to: tuwood |
| Subject: RE: Doctor asking if we own firearms Originally posted by tuwood I'm not sure what a medical professional has to do with there being guns in the home. Also I'm not sure what a doctor has to do with how they're stored either. I guess I just don't get the connection. Yes, storing guns properly when children are in the home is a huge safety concern, it just seems to me like a doctor asking about it is like my plumber asking me how often my wife and I make "pizza". I'll give 'em this. Yes, there is a kiddo safety issue with firearms. It extends exactly as far as the clorox under your sink, etc. If doc wants to have a spiel about "keep your cleaning supplies out of kids reach, locked up preferred. Keep firearms locked up or on your body when children are in the house, keep pools covered if you're not using them..." I have not a single problem with that. Read/recite the safety comments, no problem. But there is no reason on Earth doc needs an honest answer to "Do you own firearms?" None. None of Doc's business. |
| 2014-01-03 8:23 AM in reply to: idahocraig |
| 286 , | Subject: RE: Doctor asking if we own firearms On the one hand, I understand the doc's question, because the main motive (let's hope) is to ensure safety of children. But, I guess I'm wondering 'who' else gains access to this type of information? Is this another way for 'big brother' to watch over everyone? (I don't own a gun , but just throwing that thought out there.) I don't know. |
| 2014-01-03 8:35 AM in reply to: SGirl |
| Subject: RE: Doctor asking if we own firearms Originally posted by SGirl On the one hand, I understand the doc's question, because the main motive (let's hope) is to ensure safety of children. But, I guess I'm wondering 'who' else gains access to this type of information? Is this another way for 'big brother' to watch over everyone? (I don't own a gun , but just throwing that thought out there.) I don't know. Very valid question. And then all the docs who are taking federal money (medicare/medicade, etc) suddenly get a "just numbers, how many of your patients own fierarms" Just for statistics, of course. Later someone decides then want to know who. Just like all this horsehockey about registration, if it never happens, then it can never be misused. |
| 2014-01-03 10:45 AM in reply to: idahocraig |
Alpharetta, Georgia Bronze member | Subject: RE: Doctor asking if we own firearms If you are upset about something with your doc, you might think about posting it to a "review" web site. |
| 2014-01-03 12:59 PM in reply to: SGirl |
| 169 , Oregon | Subject: RE: Doctor asking if we own firearms Originally posted by SGirl On the one hand, I understand the doc's question, because the main motive (let's hope) is to ensure safety of children. But, I guess I'm wondering 'who' else gains access to this type of information? Is this another way for 'big brother' to watch over everyone? (I don't own a gun , but just throwing that thought out there.) I don't know. That was one of my thoughts who else does this information go to. It does not seem that far fetched that it could very easily end up going to the government. Especially with the ACA and the government getting even more involved with health care. |
| 2014-01-03 1:02 PM in reply to: Left Brain |
| 169 , Oregon | Subject: RE: Doctor asking if we own firearms Originally posted by Left Brain "At home? Hey doc, I've got one right here!" Best answer yet. You win for some reason I knew Left Brain would know exactly how to handle the situation. |
| 2014-01-03 9:20 PM in reply to: Aarondb4 |
Pro 4824 Houston | Subject: RE: Doctor asking if we own firearms Originally posted by Aarondb4
The correct answer is nunya damn business.
Wait for it.... Thanks Obama!
Not sure why you think this has anything to do with Obama. I was asked this when my boys were small in Missouri in the early 90s. |
| 2014-01-03 10:42 PM in reply to: KeriKadi |
Pro 15655 | Subject: RE: Doctor asking if we own firearms Originally posted by KeriKadi Originally posted by Aarondb4 Not sure why you think this has anything to do with Obama. I was asked this when my boys were small in Missouri in the early 90s.
The correct answer is nunya damn business.
Wait for it.... Thanks Obama!
I remember when I was a boy in the early 70's in Missouri and the doctor asked us if we had killed a deer yet. |
| 2014-01-04 4:38 AM in reply to: Left Brain |
| 77 | Subject: RE: Doctor asking if we own firearms Refused to answer. Another question I was asked at my last physical was wether I was sexually active or not. I reluctanly answered because I thought it was somewhat relevant. Then her follow-up question was if my sex partner was male or female. I replied, "Hell, I don't even tell my wife that, why would i tell you?" After her laughter died down, she asked me again. I asked her who she was sleeping with. She moved on to the next question. |
| 2014-01-04 8:25 PM in reply to: KeriKadi |
Elite 4547 | Subject: RE: Doctor asking if we own firearms Originally posted by KeriKadi Originally posted by Aarondb4
The correct answer is nunya damn business.
Wait for it.... Thanks Obama!
Not sure why you think this has anything to do with Obama. I was asked this when my boys were small in Missouri in the early 90s. Sooo what you're saying is that Obama was already plotting this government health takeover in the early '90's. I knew it!  |
| 2014-01-04 8:36 PM in reply to: idahocraig |
Elite 4547 | Subject: RE: Doctor asking if we own firearms Originally posted by idahocraig So awhile back I took one of my kids to the doctor for a well check. The doctor went through a checklist of questions about my child's health one of those questions was if we had any firearms in the home. The question caught me off guard I answered that I did own firearms then she asked how they were stored and if we kept them locked up. I responded that we kept them locked. I then go a anti-gun flyer given to me. I am normally not the one who takes my kids to the doctor usually my wife does. So I later discussed with my wife if this was a normal question she said it had been at this doctor's office (we recently moved to a new town and got a new doctor). We have decided that is really none of the doc's business if we own firearms so my answer will now be no. My questions are If you own guns what would your answer be? Why are doctors asking about firearms? Is this a new thing or is it just this office? Maybe it is a State of Oregon thing? overall just curious how you all see this. You stated you got "an anti-gun flyer" given to you. Did the flyer seriously tell you to turn in your guns? Or, did it emphasize safety and provide stats on the number of children out there killed or maimed by firearms? If it's the former, that's wrong. If it was the latter, why the worry? |
| 2014-01-05 12:29 AM in reply to: ChineseDemocracy |
Champion 6993 Chicago, Illinois | Subject: RE: Doctor asking if we own firearms Well when I was in the hospital I was asked if I ever smoked cigarettes. Which I did like 12 year ago casually. I got a quit smoking guide in my packet of info they handed me. I was never asked about guns though. Just my smoking and drinking habits. |
| 2014-01-05 10:06 AM in reply to: ChineseDemocracy |
Elite 6387 | Subject: RE: Doctor asking if we own firearms Originally posted by ChineseDemocracy Originally posted by idahocraig So awhile back I took one of my kids to the doctor for a well check. The doctor went through a checklist of questions about my child's health one of those questions was if we had any firearms in the home. The question caught me off guard I answered that I did own firearms then she asked how they were stored and if we kept them locked up. I responded that we kept them locked. I then go a anti-gun flyer given to me. I am normally not the one who takes my kids to the doctor usually my wife does. So I later discussed with my wife if this was a normal question she said it had been at this doctor's office (we recently moved to a new town and got a new doctor). We have decided that is really none of the doc's business if we own firearms so my answer will now be no. My questions are If you own guns what would your answer be? Why are doctors asking about firearms? Is this a new thing or is it just this office? Maybe it is a State of Oregon thing? overall just curious how you all see this. You stated you got "an anti-gun flyer" given to you. Did the flyer seriously tell you to turn in your guns? Or, did it emphasize safety and provide stats on the number of children out there killed or maimed by firearms? If it's the former, that's wrong. If it was the latter, why the worry?
My only question would be was a flyer also handed out on the dangers of house hold poisoning that outpace firearms injuries 1000 to 1. Was the question asked if they had a pool or a body of water... since drownings are more by hundreds to one. If indeed it was a thorough assessment of dangers to kids... then fine. But that list would be very long, and firearms would be at the very bottom. |
| 2014-01-05 6:10 PM in reply to: idahocraig |
Extreme Veteran 502 Tucson | Subject: RE: Doctor asking if we own firearms Ha! I had this question at our new Dr's office a couple years ago. However, it was worded this way: Are they're any guns in the home? My answer: Whose guns? Never heard anything back. If it hadn't been grammatically incorrect, I would have just left it blank. |
| 2014-01-06 10:24 AM in reply to: KeriKadi |
Expert 3126 Boise, ID | Subject: RE: Doctor asking if we own firearms Originally posted by KeriKadi Originally posted by Aarondb4 Not sure why you think this has anything to do with Obama. I was asked this when my boys were small in Missouri in the early 90s.
The correct answer is nunya damn business.
Wait for it.... Thanks Obama!
Lol... come now, how many smiley faces do I have to use? |
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