[ApplegateRanch]

Even so, do you believe the government should restrict someone's first amendment rights like this?

Considering that the doctor is seen as an authroity figure;

Considering that it is easy for the doc to make the patient feel intimidated;

Considering that the question can be asked of the child out of the parent's hearing;

Considering that the answer goes into permanent patient records:

Then, yes; it is warrented.

The practice of medicine is a state regulated, state licensed PRIVELEGE that gives the state the right to restrict the power & scope of practice.

If you want to practice public safety or public health, get out of G.P./F.P./Peds, and practice in the appropriate specialty area where this would be legitimate.

Now, if you want to ask about guns over coffee and donuts on YOUR time, then it is not the state's business.

[Wonder Warthog]

Best answer on the thread---BRAVO!

[doc30]

Since it is something that is permanently recorded, and not simply an attempt to communicate firearms safety with respect to children, it is something that needs to be stopped. I have no problem with a doctor asking just so the doctor can pass along info to the parents, and I have no problem with people walking away from such a doctor, but it should not be a mandated question requiring permanent recording, even if you don't answer.