Anyone go for a Physical lately, and get asked to take "the survey". Gun Control

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I figured it was over a year since my last one, so why not get it done since the Ins. pays for it anyway. The nurse is kind of pleasent and we get along, until she said I was one of the lucky ones selected to take a survey. They know I carry and it never even came up in 5 years that I have used this doctor, only because when you go to a doctors office you sometimes need to empty your pockets, or drop your drawers.
So I took a look at the survey, and it asked a lot of round about questions that could be used, "more likely if Obama or Hillary were in office", to make a list of gun owners over 60. Along with a Psycological evaluation, "in a hidden fashion".
So I asked her if she would take such an evasive test, she said no way. I answered good, because I was just going to tell you I was leaving if that was a precursor to taking a physical.
The stupid part is that they had me down for 3 diseases that I never had, on my record. RA, COPD, and something else.
I was realy pissed off that this stuff was on my medical record, along with drugs I have never even taken or perscribed.
So be careful when you go to see your friendly doctor, because we don't know how friendly he really is.
 
About 84 people commit suicide every day in this country. A firearm is the most common method. I've seen this come up often and think some guys are reading more into this than there is. You're doctor is trying to determine if you are a suicide risk. No more no less.
 
"You're doctor is trying to determine if you are a suicide risk. No more no less."
Maybe so. And maybe not. Why a list of roundabout questions? Why not one simple yes/no question? Owning a gun does not make one a suicide risk any more than living or working in a tall building does.

"Bull still none of his business." +1
 
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It smells of a survey funded by anti-gun groups that Obama set in place. I refused to answer any non-health related questions but it smacked of anti-gun government conspiracy.
 
jmr40 said:
About 84 people commit suicide every day in this country. A firearm is the most common method. I've seen this come up often and think some guys are reading more into this than there is. You're doctor is trying to determine if you are a suicide risk. No more no less.
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Sorry but I just don't buy that. When these reports first started coming out it was almost entirely pediatrician's doing the questioning. They just wanted to "have a conversation" about gun storage and such with toddlers and small children in the home.

If memory serves it was Florida Pediatrician's that the Florida "docs vs glocks" lawsuit was about. Before several others (including the Brady campaign) jumped in.


The only time I've ever seen the the question raised was on paper for my wife at an OBGYN. Even if it is suicide risk assessment then a psychologist, psychiatrist, and maybe a general/family doctor would have a case to ask these things, but certainly no one else.

Just my 2¢
 
jmr40 said:
About 84 people commit suicide every day in this country. A firearm is the most common method. I've seen this come up often and think some guys are reading more into this than there is. You're doctor is trying to determine if you are a suicide risk. No more no less.
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Well, that is certainly possibility however, I do not think very likely. Mainly, because having or not having access to a gun does not affect your probability of suicide. In fact, since the majority of shooters find that shooting is relaxing and a stress reducer, the opposite case has more support.
 
I agree with jmr40. I've discussed similar questions with my Dr. If your Dr doesn't inquire about your mental well being he/she isn't doing their job.
 
So here is the deal. Prior to obamacare the US used a set of medical procedure codes under what was known as ICD9. ICD9 has been perfectly adequate until obamacare came along. At that time ICD10 was adopted. ICD10 was created for and is used by countries with socialized medicine. It is an order of magnitude more descriptive than ICD9. And along with ICD10 comes the ability to describe you in great detail. You may also have noticed that there is a concerted attempt by healthcare entities to coordinate between entities. Everyone is now asked "Who is your primary care doc?". That is because all of your providers will share with your Primary Care doc. You may or may not like this. Like many of you I never answer questions about firearms or anything else that is, in my opinion, none of their damm business.
 
I don't think my current doctor asked about whether I own guns or not... In Wyoming it's kind of redundant, there is a right answer.
 
Wyoming has the highest suicide rate in the US at 29.6 out of 100,000. That's 6.6 more than even Alaska, and 17 more than the national average.
 
jmr40 said:
About 84 people commit suicide every day in this country. A firearm is the most common method. I've seen this come up often and think some guys are reading more into this than there is. You're doctor is trying to determine if you are a suicide risk. No more no less.
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Most common effective method. From what I understand, drug overdose is the most common method attempted (but has a relatively low success rate).

That being said, I'll echo MICHAEL T's assertion that it's my life, and my right to end it if I so desire.
 
My agency once did an employee health program. An actual exam, we then had a medical center with doctors and nurses on the reservation, and a lengthy questionnaire. I particularly recall one question:
"Are you in the habit of getting into arguments with strangers?"

Then, not much.
Now, sure, isn't that what the internet is FOR?
 
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