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Maybe Doctors are Hesitant to Talk About Guns With Patients Because It’s None of Their Damned Business

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I agree with that’s it’s not any business of any doctor to ask anything about you and guns……

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Maybe Doctors are Hesitant to Talk About Guns With Patients Because It's None of Their Damned Business - The Truth About Guns

&#9664Previous Post Of more than 500 adult patients who had regular checkups during a one-month period, about 56% bypassed a question about firearms on a questionnaire used in many clinic waiting rooms and online portals of Michigan Medicine, the University of Michigan’s academic medical center...
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My doctor is on a "need to know" basis. Just take the blood, run the numbers and make decisions base on that. If something specific is bothering me I will tell him what it is.
I have not been asked about guns by my doc but would simply say that I don't have any. I told my wife to respond the same way if ever asked.
I don't trust what they would do with that information. The doctor/patient confidentiality relationship is a thing of the past. No need for them to know about that. I wouldn't be surprised if that information ends up in the hands of the insurance company and worse yet the government if they want it.
 
wolfpack076 said:
I also love the question they all ask lately especially in the emergency room dept. And that question is "Do you feel safe at home?". Last time my Wife was admitted they asked her and she replied " I better be, my husband is a Police Officer and Firearms Instructor.
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And then they ask if I've been depressed lately, to which I reply do you watch Fox News at night. Shuts them up real quick!
 
Give healthcare a little time for the WH to draft an executive order.

It’s not like going in to the ER with a gunshot injury, and even so this matter requires police notification. So if there‘s any money to be made, a trauma specialist or counselor additional billing would likely be part of the required treatment - firearms are now a national health crisis emergency.

Most concerns are about the insurance you have and ability to pay for whatever that policy doesn’t cover.
In general, a physical or sick visit I’m not sure what more to expect other than a diagnosis and maybe a prescription and out the door in 15-20 minutes of in person doctor time, and spending more time before and after with the receptionist going over insurance coverage, disclaimers, disclosures and scheduling a follow up - all while mumbling through face diapers.

Big city healthcare facilities are like In&Out burger joints. There’s no time for small talk anymore.

Not sure if it’s a trend or required but they have some sort of brief mental acuity screening as part of annual exams, couple softball questions. Could be just routine for those over 60, but wouldn’t be surprised if there’s other reasons for prying.

Just as there’s justice tiers, there’s also a few tiers and hurdles in healthcare.
 
My biggest problem with this whole discussion is that it's not something the Doctor would normally trouble himself to ask you.

This kind if question would be on the pre appointment screening and they'd either just have you fill it out in the waiting room (most likely) or the Medical Assistant would ask you while she's taking your vitals.

The only exception to that would be if the Doctor were going to prescribe a drug such as Lyrica (which has a known side effect of increasing suicidal ideation and tendencies) to you and then it just might be a legitimate question.

I've never been asked about firearms at the VA. If I ever am I'm going to say "No." and roll
 
my primary care, knows i have guns, and reload ammo. i get my lead level checked at 6 month intervals now.

my podiatrist knows too, and at one time he was a member of my gun club.

my primary can only make suggestions for high lead levels.

anyone here know how to lower it.>??

i use latex gloves for reloading, and cleaning after a range visit.
 
wolfpack076 said:
I also love the question they all ask lately especially in the emergency room dept. And that question is "Do you feel safe at home?". Last time my Wife was admitted they asked her and she replied " I better be, my husband is a Police Officer and Firearms Instructor.
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that's my favorite question
i get it every 3 months when i go in for injections on back
same place for years and they ask because its on the form...

my va doc used to ask if had weapons/firearms at home
one time i said yes , i have some really sharp forks .


VA here has pretty much stopped asking



lead levels in blood? from reloading?
i wear gloves when cleaning so the oil and cleaner.

but never reloading
 
If I remember correctly it was under the obama/obiden and holder/lynch that question was to be asked by the medical profession of their patients. I filled out only one medical history that asked the question. My answer was "none of your business." And it's not a crime (yet) to lie to your doctor. Everyone of my doctors/fnp know the profession I retired from and that I carry 24/7.

When we interview for a new healthcare doctor or fnp (unfortunately to often in northern AZ), I ask them how they feel about the 2nd Amendment. I've only had one MD who was very vocal against. I've had doctors literally say "show me yours and I'll show you mine." One doctor showed me his Glock 19 and said he paid for all his office staff to attend Gunsite since they also carried in the office. He liked my 1911.:LOL:
 
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Asking about firearms is standard practice around here, also do you feel safe in your home, have you had enough food last month. The newest one is what race are you. White is evidently not sufficient, the want English, German, etc. Knowing this I answered Native American, I was born here. The nice lady doing intake told me that wasn't what they wanted, and obviously I was white so what nationality was my parents. To which I responded Native American they were born here also, and before we go any further if I walked in here self-identifying as an African American pregnant female no one would have the balls to say boo. Skip it, next question, I'm not playing this game. The not so nice lady with almost visible steam coming out her ear's doing intake was short and to the point, but we managed to get through it.
This country needs a large dose of mind your own business.
 
bc22wm said:
Asking about firearms is standard practice around here, also do you feel safe in your home, have you had enough food last month. The newest one is what race are you. White is evidently not sufficient, the want English, German, etc. Knowing this I answered Native American, I was born here. The nice lady doing intake told me that wasn't what they wanted, and obviously I was white so what nationality was my parents. To which I responded Native American they were born here also, and before we go any further if I walked in here self-identifying as an African American pregnant female no one would have the balls to say boo. Skip it, next question, I'm not playing this game. The not so nice lady with almost visible steam coming out her ear's doing intake was short and to the point, but we managed to get through it.
This country needs a large dose of mind your own business.
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I LOVE IT
i too identify as a native american....I WAS freaking born here, but i have duel citizenship's I am also a native texan, of which we are fewer by the day
for 22 years on annual surveys in navy about command climate eeo stuff i answered as native american

i may have to use the other you used and see if they pop a cork out of an eye socket
 
I don't remember if I've ever been asked about guns. If I was, I'm sure I just left it blank. In fact I leave blank any question that I feel is none of their business.
OTOH a couple of my doctors are real gun nuts. My Orthopedist and I spent more time talking guns than about my health. ;) Sadly, he retired a couple of years back and I haven't found a new one yet. Highly unlikely I'll find one I can talk guns with. :rolleyes:
Now my dentist is an avid collector. Many of my visits to him start with "Lemme show ya what I just bought!" 😁
 
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