Medical Questionaire

[Luddly Neddite]

I am going to a new doctor today for my annual physical and to check on a few things. I have relocated so I am going to a new Dr.

They emailed me a 3 page form to fill out and bring in with me. Most of it is standard medical history stuff, but one section is called "Prevention". It asks a series of Yes/No questions like do I smoke, drink alcohol, drink coffee ect. But one question stood out.

"If there is a gun in your home, is it out of children's reach and unloaded?"

Now first of all, in my home the answer would be both Yes and No. One is out of reach but it is loaded.

But the main question I have is what does this have to do with my medical care? I think we can proceed with my physical without the doctor knowing the details on how I store firearms. Plus the form had already asked the names and ages of my children. They are 26, 27, and 29.



Has anyone else had this bizarre question pop up at their doctor's office?

If it were me, I would leave it blank. If you don't want to do that, you could answer is N/A.

 

[dblack]

BTW, in case you didn't know it, thanks to ACA, that check up is a freebie.

Yep. Doesn't cost a thing. Government faeries pay the doctors out of thin air.

Oh c'mon ... Surely, by now, you have EDUCATED yourself.

You're right. I have. That's how I can tell you're full of shit. Peddle your corporate cheerleading to somewhere else.

 

[RightNorLeft]

I just recently went to a new specialist in a Univ Hospital and had to fill out several forms...none asked me about guns and I own more than a couple.
If it had asked me about guns I would have left it blank...

 

[Sunshine]

I am going to a new doctor today for my annual physical and to check on a few things. I have relocated so I am going to a new Dr.

They emailed me a 3 page form to fill out and bring in with me. Most of it is standard medical history stuff, but one section is called "Prevention". It asks a series of Yes/No questions like do I smoke, drink alcohol, drink coffee ect. But one question stood out.

"If there is a gun in your home, is it out of children's reach and unloaded?"

Now first of all, in my home the answer would be both Yes and No. One is out of reach but it is loaded.

But the main question I have is what does this have to do with my medical care? I think we can proceed with my physical without the doctor knowing the details on how I store firearms. Plus the form had already asked the names and ages of my children. They are 26, 27, and 29.



Has anyone else had this bizarre question pop up at their doctor's office?

Did they ask you any questions that screened for psych problems, articularly depression, hallucinations, anxiety? It is part of a general risk factor and protective factor assessment in psychiatry to ask if the patient has a gun. However, there have been multiple medical negligence cases won based on the fact that the pharmacist or doctor did not tell a person to keep the meds out of reach of children. Did they ask if you keep your meds out of reach of children too?

 

[Sunshine]

I am going to a new doctor today for my annual physical and to check on a few things. I have relocated so I am going to a new Dr.

They emailed me a 3 page form to fill out and bring in with me. Most of it is standard medical history stuff, but one section is called "Prevention". It asks a series of Yes/No questions like do I smoke, drink alcohol, drink coffee ect. But one question stood out.

"If there is a gun in your home, is it out of children's reach and unloaded?"

Now first of all, in my home the answer would be both Yes and No. One is out of reach but it is loaded.

But the main question I have is what does this have to do with my medical care? I think we can proceed with my physical without the doctor knowing the details on how I store firearms. Plus the form had already asked the names and ages of my children. They are 26, 27, and 29.



Has anyone else had this bizarre question pop up at their doctor's office?

Oh, yeah. That's nothing new. Been seeing that, and other questions like it for years. I suppose doctors are just using those forms for general data aggregation, though it wouldn't surprise me if insurance companies are behind it at some level.

They also screen for abuse. The questionnaire administered by my doctor's nurse asks every visit if I feel safe in my home and if anyone has abused me sexually, emotionally, or financialy.

 

[Greenbeard]

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[Noomi]

I am going to a new doctor today for my annual physical and to check on a few things. I have relocated so I am going to a new Dr.

They emailed me a 3 page form to fill out and bring in with me. Most of it is standard medical history stuff, but one section is called "Prevention". It asks a series of Yes/No questions like do I smoke, drink alcohol, drink coffee ect. But one question stood out.

"If there is a gun in your home, is it out of children's reach and unloaded?"

Now first of all, in my home the answer would be both Yes and No. One is out of reach but it is loaded.

But the main question I have is what does this have to do with my medical care? I think we can proceed with my physical without the doctor knowing the details on how I store firearms. Plus the form had already asked the names and ages of my children. They are 26, 27, and 29.



Has anyone else had this bizarre question pop up at their doctor's office?

I never answer any question that has nothing to do with my medical treatment.
Silly question to ask, that one.

 

[Katzndogz]

I got a letter from my insurance company that said that obamacare required an in home interview to discuss my lifestyle and end of life decisions. I called them and told them under no circumstances would anyone be permitted access to my home. I was told there would be penalties, but so far, no penalties.

 

[Greenbeard]

I got a letter from my insurance company that said that obamacare required an in home interview to discuss my lifestyle and end of life decisions.

I don't think your insurer is lying to you, I think you're lying to us.

 

[Trajan]

I got a letter from my insurance company that said that obamacare required an in home interview to discuss my lifestyle and end of life decisions.

I don't think your insurer is lying to you, I think you're lying to us.

Oh heck yea, agreed, like that revenue neutral jazz....

 

[PoliticalChic]

I am going to a new doctor today for my annual physical and to check on a few things. I have relocated so I am going to a new Dr.

They emailed me a 3 page form to fill out and bring in with me. Most of it is standard medical history stuff, but one section is called "Prevention". It asks a series of Yes/No questions like do I smoke, drink alcohol, drink coffee ect. But one question stood out.

"If there is a gun in your home, is it out of children's reach and unloaded?"

Now first of all, in my home the answer would be both Yes and No. One is out of reach but it is loaded.

But the main question I have is what does this have to do with my medical care? I think we can proceed with my physical without the doctor knowing the details on how I store firearms. Plus the form had already asked the names and ages of my children. They are 26, 27, and 29.



Has anyone else had this bizarre question pop up at their doctor's office?

Why would you hesitate to write "None of your business"?

 

[geauxtohell]

I am going to a new doctor today for my annual physical and to check on a few things. I have relocated so I am going to a new Dr.

They emailed me a 3 page form to fill out and bring in with me. Most of it is standard medical history stuff, but one section is called "Prevention". It asks a series of Yes/No questions like do I smoke, drink alcohol, drink coffee ect. But one question stood out.

"If there is a gun in your home, is it out of children's reach and unloaded?"

Now first of all, in my home the answer would be both Yes and No. One is out of reach but it is loaded.

But the main question I have is what does this have to do with my medical care? I think we can proceed with my physical without the doctor knowing the details on how I store firearms. Plus the form had already asked the names and ages of my children. They are 26, 27, and 29.



Has anyone else had this bizarre question pop up at their doctor's office?

It's a generic questionare that they send out to all of their patients.

God forbid a health professional would inquire about how easy it might be for toddlers to have access to dangerous things.

If it bothers you, don't answer it. It's not like your physician is a federal agent.

 

[Luddly Neddite]

I got a letter from my insurance company that said that obamacare required an in home interview to discuss my lifestyle and end of life decisions.

I don't think your insurer is lying to you, I think you're lying to us.

Same with the OP.

 

[dblack]

I am going to a new doctor today for my annual physical and to check on a few things. I have relocated so I am going to a new Dr.

They emailed me a 3 page form to fill out and bring in with me. Most of it is standard medical history stuff, but one section is called "Prevention". It asks a series of Yes/No questions like do I smoke, drink alcohol, drink coffee ect. But one question stood out.

"If there is a gun in your home, is it out of children's reach and unloaded?"

Now first of all, in my home the answer would be both Yes and No. One is out of reach but it is loaded.

But the main question I have is what does this have to do with my medical care? I think we can proceed with my physical without the doctor knowing the details on how I store firearms. Plus the form had already asked the names and ages of my children. They are 26, 27, and 29.



Has anyone else had this bizarre question pop up at their doctor's office?

It's a generic questionare that they send out to all of their patients.

God forbid a health professional would inquire about how easy it might be for toddlers to have access to dangerous things.

If it bothers you, don't answer it. It's not like your physician is a federal agent.

Not just yet. Give 'em a few more years.

 

[Ringel05]

I am going to a new doctor today for my annual physical and to check on a few things. I have relocated so I am going to a new Dr.

They emailed me a 3 page form to fill out and bring in with me. Most of it is standard medical history stuff, but one section is called "Prevention". It asks a series of Yes/No questions like do I smoke, drink alcohol, drink coffee ect. But one question stood out.

"If there is a gun in your home, is it out of children's reach and unloaded?"

Now first of all, in my home the answer would be both Yes and No. One is out of reach but it is loaded.

But the main question I have is what does this have to do with my medical care? I think we can proceed with my physical without the doctor knowing the details on how I store firearms. Plus the form had already asked the names and ages of my children. They are 26, 27, and 29.



Has anyone else had this bizarre question pop up at their doctor's office?

I've had it twice, I left it blank. When the nurse reviewed the questionnaire with me I told her it was none of her business, this was a doctors office not a police interrogation room.

 

[Luissa]

I am going to a new doctor today for my annual physical and to check on a few things. I have relocated so I am going to a new Dr.

They emailed me a 3 page form to fill out and bring in with me. Most of it is standard medical history stuff, but one section is called "Prevention". It asks a series of Yes/No questions like do I smoke, drink alcohol, drink coffee ect. But one question stood out.

"If there is a gun in your home, is it out of children's reach and unloaded?"

Now first of all, in my home the answer would be both Yes and No. One is out of reach but it is loaded.

But the main question I have is what does this have to do with my medical care? I think we can proceed with my physical without the doctor knowing the details on how I store firearms. Plus the form had already asked the names and ages of my children. They are 26, 27, and 29.



Has anyone else had this bizarre question pop up at their doctor's office?

When I took my son to the pediatrician they asked if we had a pool and if it had a fence around it. I think they also asked about guns too. I am sure there were other such questions.

 

[The Professor]

I own a handgun, but if I saw that question on a medical form I would answer "no" to end the matter.

Let those on this forum who never lied cast the first stones.

 

[Luissa]

Oh! And they asked me these questions before ObAma was elected.

 

[Luissa]

I got a letter from my insurance company that said that obamacare required an in home interview to discuss my lifestyle and end of life decisions. I called them and told them under no circumstances would anyone be permitted access to my home. I was told there would be penalties, but so far, no penalties.

Sure they did.

 

[Sunshine]

I am going to a new doctor today for my annual physical and to check on a few things. I have relocated so I am going to a new Dr.

They emailed me a 3 page form to fill out and bring in with me. Most of it is standard medical history stuff, but one section is called "Prevention". It asks a series of Yes/No questions like do I smoke, drink alcohol, drink coffee ect. But one question stood out.

"If there is a gun in your home, is it out of children's reach and unloaded?"

Now first of all, in my home the answer would be both Yes and No. One is out of reach but it is loaded.

But the main question I have is what does this have to do with my medical care? I think we can proceed with my physical without the doctor knowing the details on how I store firearms. Plus the form had already asked the names and ages of my children. They are 26, 27, and 29.



Has anyone else had this bizarre question pop up at their doctor's office?

It's a generic questionare that they send out to all of their patients.

God forbid a health professional would inquire about how easy it might be for toddlers to have access to dangerous things.

If it bothers you, don't answer it. It's not like your physician is a federal agent.

These things usually come from the Joint Commission. (JCAHO). This is likely the start of it:

Due to the increased attention to violence, the Joint Commission, hospital industry groups, federal and state regulators, and hospital employee unions have pressed for better security programs and more complete reporting of incidents.

The International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS), for instance, is releasing comprehensive new guidelines this fall for optimizing security in the construction and renovation of health care facilities.

2011 Hospital security survey | violence, assaults, attacks, security system, firearms, ADT security

I realize this speaks largely of security in the hospital. But if those who actually own guns are identified, then the next step is to consider those who do the most likely to walk into the hospital carrying a gun. JCAHO also accredits clinics, so likely this is straight from them.

I would either answer negatively or not answer the question at all. I am an adult and the hospital is not the boss of me. But if you go to the ER at Vanderbilt be prepared to go through a metal detector and even get patted own if you set it off.