I contend that it well outside a doctor's job description to ask about a lifestyle issue that is already statutorily covered. There are already laws on the books in most states regarding gun ownership, use, and storage. My possession, use, or storage of my firearms is none of my doctor's business, no matter who or what agency has "suggested" that he ask about them. His job, the job I hire him to do, is advise me on my health care. Where I store my guns and how I use them are law enforcement issues, not health care issues. If anyone wants to know what role firearms play in my life...they can send a deputy to my house with a warrant, if they can find probable cause.
For clarification...I am a physician. |
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Finally got my gun after 7 months
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As for all the rest of that lifestyle stuff: Again, I agree they don't have a *right* to know, but I'm also not fond of the idea that one should have to maintain a privacy barrier with one's physician. It's their job to be concerned about your health and safety, and you should be able to talk openly with them about anything and trust their confidentiality. When that trust breaks down, it negatively affects your standard of care. I should welcome a conversation about my sex life with my doctor, or my driving habits. Maybe he just read a journal article about how SA-2005 rated helmets, while still allowed at many events, are *very* inferior for preventing certain types of injury compared to the SA-2010 standard and wants to let me know. Maybe he wants to let me in on the not-widely-known fact that using BDSM gear made of a certain type of rubber promotes skin infections. You get the idea... If you don't trust your physician, find a new one, IMHO. |
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Question is, do you really want to place all your trust in a stranger like me to make sure that (a) your identity is properly cleansed from the records, and (b) the data doesn't ever fall into the wrong hands? Because I can tell you that your doctor isn't keeping your responses to himself. He's uploading them to regulatory agencies like mine. And I can also tell you that mistakes happen and breaches do occur. We're all human, after all. |
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Didnt think my comment would carry that much of a conversational topic lol. To be honest he is a great guy, and imo was just making sure my son was safe. Yea, it was kinda annoying to get all those questions. But also, hes just looking out for my son, and every other kid he has as a patient. Can't fault the guy for making sure everyone is safe. Excessive, but if it catches the one guy that isn't doing what he should be, then it was all worth it right?
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that's awesome...
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BTW, thanks for your service and your bravery! Sorry for the obvious question but I just want to make sure I understand what "Presidential Surge 2010-2011" means because I didn't know that they produced specific special editions like that; is that commemorating the 15,000 troop surge in Afghanistan that President Obama authorized? |
Well i finally got a G4 g19 and XDm competition bitone 45cal. I'll post pics of the family when i get a chance.
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