should physicians routinely inquire about guns?

[Tempest455]

The only area where I can see any merit to this (and I say maybe) is where children are the patients, not the adult. My wife has worked for pediatric hospitals here entire career and said this is standard protocol to ask if they fear children may be at risk/harm.

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Edited August 17, 2010 by Tempest455
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[Guest cjr]

My doc asks me everytime I see him,we will see who the better shot is Sat. while we are checking trail cams

[Beretta Racer]

If a doc asks, and they have, I tell them they have crossed an out of bounds area.. Doc's freak when you advise them that they are committing a boundary violation.

Edited September 25, 2010 by Beretta Racer

[Guest Ken]

Had an appointment with my cardiologist yesterday 8/20/13 and during screening nurse said we got new survey.
First question was: "Are there any guns in the house?" about 15 more question followed and I think one was have you ever or are you depressed about anything? I asked why the first question, and she said new forms from Medicare that they have to follow on each patient. I am retired Federal Employee and my B/C ins. that I keep changed when I became 62 and qualified for Medicare. B/C (per Gov't) can only pay what Medicare would pay. I only have Part A and
B/C covers what would be Part B, (Doctors Meds etc). So I got the Medicare survey. Be very careful if you have any depression, or ANY mental problems, I think Big Bro. is going to use this to take your guns. Also they would take any family members also if you live in same house.
Times are changing folks.
Ken

[Guest ThePunisher]

Instead of Big Bro. taking our guns and family members, it's time we the people take back our country from these tyrants. Times are changing b/c we're allowing them to change. We really don't have to take this communist s###.

[c.a.willard]

Had my daughter's pediatrician ask me and the wife. At the same time she asked about other risk factors as well, like pools, cabinets etc. So the gun part didn't bother me. My wife stopped her when she started talking about safety stuff and basically told her I was a safety fanatic. We then had a good conversation where I educated the doctor on several quality safety programs out there for kids and parents. Now instead of trying to talk something she doesn't know well, if you say yes she offers you a sheet with some safety resources and leaves it at that.

[c.a.willard]

Double post Edited August 22, 2013 by c.a.willard

[Guest nra37922]

Only IF the Dr. is interested in buying one and needs advice.

[sgjay]

no they should not routinely ask about guns.

If a gun is why you are seeing them I would say it is okay.

For example.

Doctor: "Do you own the Glock that you shot yourself in the butt with?"

And example of not okay might be
Doctor: " There now, the hangnail is all removed, apply this ointment twice a day,
By the way do you own guns?"

Pretty much I am going to tell the doctor to stick the the medical subject at hand.

 

 

Proper response is,
"Yes, of course it was a Glock, but ownership details are privileged information."

- OS

I have never shot myself in the butt (or anywhere else) with my Glock. Am I doing something wrong? :)

[Guest 6.8 AR]

You need to appreciate those two's unique version of wit and sarcasm. Good natured humor. Trust me. :D

But based in truth.

[battleop]

On of my wife's Doctors asks her all the time if she has bough any guns.    We're cool with that because he used to hunt and fish with my father in law when they were younger.   He is VERY pro gun so no worries there.