Got asked the Gun In The House ? today - Page 4

purwater · October 8th, 2009, 03:11 PM

I've never seen the question on a form, but I'd leave it blank. While on the subject of guns and docs I have been seeing a physical therapist for my back. Just this week I finished up a 10 week stretch and we were talking about guns which has been a topic of conversation several times. He's interested in getting his CCP, and we've been discussing guns and training classes. Sometimes when he is very busy his partner will do my therapy and one time I forgot to take my LCP out of my front pocket before going in. While she was stretching me out it was digging into my hip. She said you might want to take whatever is in your pocket out so it's more comfortable. I just rearranged it and finished up, but I was telling him about it. He said she would've probably freaked out a little if I'd pulled out a gun and laid it on the table. He has been very open about guns and owns a couple of rifles and shotguns. Hopefully my conversations with him will motivate him to get his CCP and start protecting himself and his family.

oldogy · October 8th, 2009, 03:15 PM

From me: "None in the house, it is on my hip"
oldogy

Janq · October 8th, 2009, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Pikachu711

I wouldn't have answered the question. That is none of your doctors business, period. If you felt obligated to answer the question, answer NO!

That is what I would have done, too. ^^

I have no obligation to answer any question truthfully outside of a court under oath, and as being 'interviewed' by a law enforcement officer.

If a person asks me a question rudely I feel no obligation to respond muchless reply kindly.

- Janq

ccw9mm · October 8th, 2009, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Rock and Glock

I would not answer it, or answer it "No". It is none of their business.

Yup.

Never has been. Never will be.

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I just wanted to try and provide some of the other perspective as to why you might get asked about access to firearms at your physician's office.

Other than potential lead/related chemical issues and the standard safety questions around powerful tools (which a person can manage him/herself), there is no need to have a doctor care so much as to know these things. None whatsoever.

goawayfarm · October 8th, 2009, 04:30 PM

First off I wouldn't lie on the form if asked.......I would leave it blank or draw a line thru it.

Now for the sarcastic answer:
No, the gun is not at home....I'M WEARING IT RIGHT NOW!

As to the point of it being asked on a medical form.....I have a BIG problem with this. Spoonie mentioned earlier that it is just to get the opening to talk about health & safety issues........I find it disturbing that medical professionals would be asking about firearms in the home. I don't see them asking if you have fire extinguishers in case of a fire or if you have a pool in case the 'kiddies' might drown......or if you have sharp knives in the kitchen.

Health care should be about fixing you when you're broken NOT trying to shape the way you live your life.....Just think how this will go once BO gets nationalized health scare.

archer51 · October 8th, 2009, 05:28 PM

Spoonee, welcome to the forum.

While you may support the second amendment that is not the general feeling of the medical profession. The AMA, ACP, AAP and CDC to name a few medical organizations all call for severe restrictions and bans on firearms. Given the medical professions general track record on the subject, I would not advise answering the question.

Thumper · October 8th, 2009, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Spoonee

In adults I ask the same question for two reasons. First, by law they are responsible for their children's safety. Hence, they need to make sure to secure any weapons they have. Second, up to 7.5% of adult Americans are currently suffering from depression severe enough to effect their ability to function that means at least one adult patient in my average day at the office will be struggling with depression. The number one method of suicide in depressed people is by self inflicted gunshot wounds. If I ask about depression and firearms in adults it is to try and help avoid that outcome.

Welcome aboard Spoonee!

Since when are Dr.'s responsible to enforce firearms laws?

I for one have a serious problem with my physician or anyone else I am paying for a service assuming some "moral high ground" to dig in to my personal life uninvited and especially in matters unrelated to my visit. As most Dr.'s get you in and out of their office as quickly as they can, I also don't see much of a "personal relationship" developing and as much as I might like to, I don't consider my Dr. a "personal friend" which would also give them some right to inquire about personal "non-medical" matters.

Nothing against Dr.'s (and NO reference to you at all Spoonee) but I appreciate them knowing their place and not assume that all too typical "superior" attitude.

That's just me.

cwblanco · October 8th, 2009, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by MP45Man

I had to make a trip to my general practitioner today for some lingering problems I've finally go fed up with. I have not been there in two years so they had me fill out the obligatory forms. On one of the forms it asked me if I had a gun in the house. I answered yes. I suspect my physician is as liberal as they come. It will be interesting to see if anything is said going forward. I may be going back quite frequently if they can't find the problem. Stay tuned.

What is this guy? A psychiatrist? Well, it could be relevant, but wait a minute -- you said "general practitioner" -- just leave it blank like we do when registering warranties which ask personal and not directly relevant questions OR

Merely print in the margin "Surely you jest!"

doctruptwn · October 8th, 2009, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by retsupt99

I prefer the NOYFB...

I like that Dr's and the medical profession in general are hughly into abreviations. I'd like to see how long it takes them to figure it out.

cwblanco · October 8th, 2009, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MP45Man

I had to make a trip to my general practitioner today for some lingering problems I've finally go fed up with. I have not been there in two years so they had me fill out the obligatory forms. On one of the forms it asked me if I had a gun in the house. I answered yes. I suspect my physician is as liberal as they come. It will be interesting to see if anything is said going forward. I may be going back quite frequently if they can't find the problem. Stay tuned.

I just thought of another response which has not been mentioned:

"Doc, are you moonlighting as a burglar and looking for a gun-free zone?"

October 8th, 2009, 03:11 PM	#31
purwater Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SW Virginia Posts: 136	I've never seen the question on a form, but I'd leave it blank. While on the subject of guns and docs I have been seeing a physical therapist for my back. Just this week I finished up a 10 week stretch and we were talking about guns which has been a topic of conversation several times. He's interested in getting his CCP, and we've been discussing guns and training classes. Sometimes when he is very busy his partner will do my therapy and one time I forgot to take my LCP out of my front pocket before going in. While she was stretching me out it was digging into my hip. She said you might want to take whatever is in your pocket out so it's more comfortable. I just rearranged it and finished up, but I was telling him about it. He said she would've probably freaked out a little if I'd pulled out a gun and laid it on the table. He has been very open about guns and owns a couple of rifles and shotguns. Hopefully my conversations with him will motivate him to get his CCP and start protecting himself and his family. __________________ G23 w/GTL21, G27, Ruger LCP, Taurus 85UL Gray, & Heritage .22LR/.22MAG NRA Member VT Class of '96

October 8th, 2009, 03:15 PM	#32
oldogy Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East TN&OH Posts: 216	From me: "None in the house, it is on my hip" oldogy __________________ Government is out of control "If gun laws in fact worked, the sponsors of this type of legislation should have no difficulty drawing upon long lists of examples of crime rates reduced by such legislation. That they cannot do so after a century and a half of trying -- " Sen Orrin G. Hatch

October 8th, 2009, 04:30 PM	#35
goawayfarm VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fork Union, Virginia Posts: 2,283	First off I wouldn't lie on the form if asked.......I would leave it blank or draw a line thru it. Now for the sarcastic answer: No, the gun is not at home....I'M WEARING IT RIGHT NOW! As to the point of it being asked on a medical form.....I have a BIG problem with this. Spoonie mentioned earlier that it is just to get the opening to talk about health & safety issues........I find it disturbing that medical professionals would be asking about firearms in the home. I don't see them asking if you have fire extinguishers in case of a fire or if you have a pool in case the 'kiddies' might drown......or if you have sharp knives in the kitchen. Health care should be about fixing you when you're broken NOT trying to shape the way you live your life.....Just think how this will go once BO gets nationalized health scare. __________________ Quemadmodum gladius neminem occidit, occidentis telum est.-Seneca "If you carry a gun, people will call you paranoid. If I have a gun, what do I have to be paranoid about?" -Clint Smith "An unarmed man can only flee from evil, and evil is not overcome by fleeing from it." -Jeff Cooper

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October 8th, 2009, 05:28 PM	#36
archer51 VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: VA Posts: 6,316	Spoonee, welcome to the forum. While you may support the second amendment that is not the general feeling of the medical profession. The AMA, ACP, AAP and CDC to name a few medical organizations all call for severe restrictions and bans on firearms. Given the medical professions general track record on the subject, I would not advise answering the question.