Doc, what’s up with snooping? (Merged)

Miggy · October 8th, 2007, 08:26 PM

From the Boston Globe. Click here for full article about snooping pedriaticians.

Quote:

And that information doesn’t stay with the doctor, either.

Debbie is a mom from Uxbridge who was in the examination room when the pediatrician asked her 5-year-old, “Does Daddy own a gun?”

When the little girl said yes, the doctor began grilling her and her mom about the number and type of guns, how they are stored, etc.

If the incident had ended there, it would have merely been annoying.

But when a friend in law enforcement let Debbie know that her doctor had filed a report with the police about her family’s (entirely legal) gun ownership, she got mad.

She also got a new doctor.

In fact, the problem of anti-gun advocacy in the examining room has become so widespread that some states are considering legislation to stop it.

Last year, my 7-year-old was asked about my guns during his physical examination. He promptly announced to the doctor that his father is the proud owner of a laser sighted plasma rifle perfect for destroying Throggs.

At least as of this writing, no police report has been filed.

mr.stuart · October 8th, 2007, 09:11 PM

Interesting article.My son is grown,but if a doctor had asked him these questions when he was young,the doctor would be questioned in an intense manner by ME!There are so many people and companies after our information.Of course the government is the biggest snoop.

jualdeaux · October 8th, 2007, 09:15 PM

That's not the first I've heard of this.

HotGuns · October 8th, 2007, 09:24 PM

That is ridiculous,completley uncalled for and unprofessional.

That would be like a cop stopping me on the road for speeding and asking me if I had hemmorids.

PatrioticRick · October 8th, 2007, 09:32 PM

Children are never left alone with the doctors and it's up to the parents to say "It's none of you damn business Doc" with a smile. But in my case our doctor, he's the one I go shooting with.

edr9x23super · October 8th, 2007, 09:50 PM

As the lawyer once said, "SUE THE B*******!"

Captain Crunch · October 9th, 2007, 02:44 AM

Not surprising. The doctor is merely parrotting the policies of the American Medical Association (AMA).

Read the AMA's policy H-145.000, Firearms: Safety and Regulation here:

Seriously, folks, read this policy, then you'll definitly want to have a little chat with your doctor.

firefighter4884 · October 9th, 2007, 03:16 AM

Captain Crunch,

THanks for posting that. I read them all, and I feel dumber already! Isn't there a way to sit and educate these people? I mean... in order to be an MD, you have to have what? At least 8 years of schooling, post high school! You'd think that you'd be able to talk to them rationally!

grrrrrr.... ok... my blood pressure is up now!

--Jim

Sonic Misfit · October 9th, 2007, 08:49 AM

I think the one article that shows their true intellect is this one.

H-145.994 Control of Non-Detectable Firearms

The AMA supports a ban on the manufacture, importation, and sale of any firearm which cannot be detected by ordinary airport screening devices. (Sub. Res. 79, A-88; Reaffirmed: Sunset Report, I-98)

Yes, doctors are supposed to have all that education but it is in medicine. NOT LAW, NOT REAL ESTATE, NOT ...

If you think their stand against guns is bad, ask one of them about motorcycles.

miklcolt45 · October 9th, 2007, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by firefighter4884

Captain Crunch,

THanks for posting that. I read them all, and I feel dumber already! Isn't there a way to sit and educate these people? I mean... in order to be an MD, you have to have what? At least 8 years of schooling, post high school! You'd think that you'd be able to talk to them rationally!

grrrrrr.... ok... my blood pressure is up now!

--Jim

Go shooting. Your bp will go down.

But, don't tell your doctor!

October 8th, 2007, 09:24 PM	#4
HotGuns Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 5,160	That is ridiculous,completley uncalled for and unprofessional. That would be like a cop stopping me on the road for speeding and asking me if I had hemmorids. __________________ AR. CHL Instr. To achieve world government, it is necessary to remove from the minds of men, their individualism, loyalty to family traditions, national patriotism, and religious dogmas.' Dr. G. Brock Chisolm

October 8th, 2007, 09:32 PM	#5
PatrioticRick VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Rigby, Idaho Posts: 3,193	Children are never left alone with the doctors and it's up to the parents to say "It's none of you damn business Doc" with a smile. But in my case our doctor, he's the one I go shooting with. __________________ Molon labe Μολὼν λαβέ -"Come and take them!" King Leonidas I of Sparta. USN/USAF Retired/Desert Shield/Desert Storm DAV Life Member NRA Life Member

October 8th, 2007, 09:50 PM	#6
edr9x23super Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 971	As the lawyer once said, "SUE THE B*******!" __________________ "Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect everyone who approaches that jewel. Unfortunately, nothing will preserve it but downright force. Whenever you give up that force, you are inevitably ruined". - Patrick Henry

October 9th, 2007, 02:44 AM	#7
Captain Crunch Senior Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Montana, The Treasure State Posts: 6,763	Not surprising. The doctor is merely parrotting the policies of the American Medical Association (AMA). Read the AMA's policy H-145.000, Firearms: Safety and Regulation here: Seriously, folks, read this policy, then you'll definitly want to have a little chat with your doctor. __________________ Memo to the President: I'll keep my guns, money & freedom... You can keep the "change!" Terry

October 9th, 2007, 03:16 AM	#8
firefighter4884 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wadesville, IN Posts: 639	Captain Crunch, THanks for posting that. I read them all, and I feel dumber already! Isn't there a way to sit and educate these people? I mean... in order to be an MD, you have to have what? At least 8 years of schooling, post high school! You'd think that you'd be able to talk to them rationally! grrrrrr.... ok... my blood pressure is up now! --Jim __________________ Firefighter / EMT - Always Ready. Ever Willing. ~Never do anything that you don't want to have to explain to the paramedics...~

October 8th, 2007, 09:11 PM	#2
mr.stuart Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: usa-southeast texas Posts: 620	Interesting article.My son is grown,but if a doctor had asked him these questions when he was young,the doctor would be questioned in an intense manner by ME!There are so many people and companies after our information.Of course the government is the biggest snoop.

October 8th, 2007, 09:15 PM	#3
jualdeaux Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Waponi Woo Posts: 724	That's not the first I've heard of this.

October 9th, 2007, 08:49 AM	#9
Sonic Misfit Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 411	I think the one article that shows their true intellect is this one. H-145.994 Control of Non-Detectable Firearms The AMA supports a ban on the manufacture, importation, and sale of any firearm which cannot be detected by ordinary airport screening devices. (Sub. Res. 79, A-88; Reaffirmed: Sunset Report, I-98) Yes, doctors are supposed to have all that education but it is in medicine. NOT LAW, NOT REAL ESTATE, NOT ... If you think their stand against guns is bad, ask one of them about motorcycles.

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