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Why I wrote 'No' across my pediatrician’s questionnaire
American Thinker ^ | 8 Apr, 2022 | Laura J. Wellington

Posted on 04/08/2022 3:43:26 AM PDT by MtnClimber

Parents will only put up with being bypassed for so long.

I recently took my twelve-year-old for his annual check-up. The process was rather routine, except for two distinct differences. First, he needed three vaccinations, all of which he received and second, I wrote “No” across a form that the nurse handed him without my permission.

You see, the nurse bypassed me and handed my son two pieces of paper and a pen. She asked him to answer two questions on one and then the entirety of the next. She then proceeded to leave the room. Not once did she ask me to look at the forms prior to handing them to my son nor even question whether I wanted him to complete them. It left me annoyed and feeling disrespected.

My son proceeded to answer the questions (the first two of which he couldn’t even understand). This was met with my words “Don’t answer anything until I take a look.” So he stopped and I read. And what I read had nothing to do with my son’s physical health at all and everything to do with facets of his life quite personal to him and me, all of which fall outside of my pediatrician’s jurisdiction, in my book. So I picked up the pen and wrote the word “No” across both forms and called it a day.

When the pediatrician came in, she disregarded the papers and examined my son, engaging in the usual chit-chat that a parent would expect from a pediatrician. The appointment ended on an uneventful note but it got me to thinking how much things have changed since I was small and my mother was sitting in the pediatrician’s office with me.

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To: Jewbacca
No, there is plenty of blame to go around.

Matt 3:9-10: And think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham. And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.

Matt 7:21-23: Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.

41 posted on 04/08/2022 5:23:16 AM PDT by LouAvul
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To: mewzilla

The parent should be the one to ask their child if they want to speak with the doctor in private and the adults should respect the answer. Form or no form.

I do like that the form includes a question about learning how to say no to sex. In this day and age not including questions about being exposed to porn or being sexually harassed, intimidated or threatened via social media or smartphone seems a big miss.

I don’t have a problem with it overall provided the parent consents to the discussion and it is agreed that any revelation that could mean the child is in serious danger of harm will not be withheld from the parent. Parents also have veto power.

One thing I think should be included on such questionnaires is questions about dangerous driving habits.

Are you a licensed driver? “Have you ever driven when you were impaired in anyway? Have you ever been a passenger when the driver has been impaired in anyway? Do you or your friends ever drive at speeds more than xx MPH over the posted limit? Have you or your friends ever knowingly ignored stop signs or traffic signals? Do you keep your car up to date on its maintenance? Do you ever drive when you are distracted?” Teens and cars don’t always make a good mix. The odds of teen being injured or killed in an auto accident are a bit higher than the odds of them getting shot.

I know people get upset about the gun question. To me the doctor should simply ask the parent “Would you like to discuss firearm safety?” A yes answer does not necessarily mean there is a gun in the home.

Oh and why no questions about the perceived or actual crime rate where the family lives? Asking about local gang activity or whether they have ever been asked to join one would make sense too. I suppose that question and asking whether they or family members or friends have been a crime victim be considered (I don’t know) racist? The question should also apply to schools.

Another serious lack is no direct questions about being bullied and how that made them feel. We know that has a serious impact on a child.


42 posted on 04/08/2022 5:24:20 AM PDT by lastchance (Credo.)
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To: LouAvul

You sure focus on blaming the minuscule population of Jewish people for a guy who thinks there is a lot of blame to go around.


43 posted on 04/08/2022 5:28:23 AM PDT by Jewbacca (The residents of Iroquois territory may not determine whether Jews may live in Jerusalem.)
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To: LouAvul
there are some conservatives in both demographics. But, as a demographic, they will 99% always vote for scum.

You are blinded by your obvious hatred of the "demographic." I don't think a rational discussion is possible with you.

44 posted on 04/08/2022 5:42:06 AM PDT by Blennos ( )
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To: Jewbacca
Simply making an observation. The same observation as has been made many, many times on FR, viz. that the vast majority of Jews habitually vote for the party that will, once again, herd them onto cattle cars to transport them to the death chamber.

Heck, 99% of Jews voted for a foreign born, muslim, America hating, Jew hating, Christ hating blak for POTUS. Twice.

It boggles the mind. Try to rationalize it any way you want, but facts are facts.

45 posted on 04/08/2022 5:46:46 AM PDT by LouAvul
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To: Ikeon

When our kiddo was that age, the new doctor pull that same bs and with guns. Thankfully, I was in the room. Even better was kiddo came right back at the doctor and wasn’t playing her game. Daddy, being LE, obviously had guns. A phone call to the HMO five minutes later got us a new doctor.


46 posted on 04/08/2022 5:52:34 AM PDT by bgill (Which came first, the vax or the virus?)
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To: joma89

The medical community wants everyone deemed mentally Ill and medicated.Be very careful what your children say or post online and who they confide in. Trust nobody.


47 posted on 04/08/2022 6:07:19 AM PDT by cnsmom
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To: MtnClimber

Since the fake pandemic, and since my PCP pressured me to take the COVID placebo (vaccine), I now have ZERO trust in the medical profession. I remain unvaccinated, BTW.


48 posted on 04/08/2022 6:15:28 AM PDT by RKRider
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To: Maskot

I don’t think it was Covid vaccine they were talking about.


49 posted on 04/08/2022 6:39:55 AM PDT by JimRed (TERM LIMITS, NOW! Militia to the border! TRUTH is the new HATE SPEECH.)
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To: MtnClimber

All part of Obamacare’s goal to trace every single person.


50 posted on 04/08/2022 6:47:47 AM PDT by Organic Panic (Democrats. Memories as short as Joe Biden's eyes)
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To: MtnClimber

What the heck? Article would have been much more effective if a sample of the questions would have been given.


51 posted on 04/08/2022 6:55:28 AM PDT by DouglasKC
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To: joma89

The medical community is criminal and compromised completely. Do not trust any of them.
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Obamacare


52 posted on 04/08/2022 7:37:04 AM PDT by Lurkinanloomin ( (Natural born citizens are born here of citizen parents)(Know Islam, No Peace-No Islam, Know Peace)
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To: MtnClimber

i’ve never been asked about guns in the house, one ER tech asked me a list of q’s, one being “ do you feel safe”
She did not even finish asking me the q, she just rolled her eyes and continued.


53 posted on 04/08/2022 7:45:32 AM PDT by ronniesgal (if more folks would mind their own business the world would be a better place.)
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To: Ikeon

They frequently asked me if we had guns in the house.

They never once asked me if we had a backyard pool.

Guns imo keep you safer but even if they didn’t a backyard pool is a far worse hazard.

It is not about safety obviously.

I have more of a backbone now. I would say something.


54 posted on 04/08/2022 8:03:15 AM PDT by Persevero (You cannot comply your way out of tyranny. )
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To: MtnClimber

Your children belong to ours.


55 posted on 04/08/2022 8:07:13 AM PDT by Vaduz ( )
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To: LouAvul

Your math is wrong.


56 posted on 04/08/2022 8:45:55 AM PDT by Jewbacca (The residents of Iroquois territory may not determine whether Jews may live in Jerusalem.)
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To: JimRed

Oh I’m sure it was. Is there any other kind nowadays?


57 posted on 04/08/2022 9:07:22 AM PDT by Maskot (Put every dem/lib in prison........like yesterday!!! )
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To: MtnClimber

Tell them to bill the child.


58 posted on 04/08/2022 12:02:41 PM PDT by muir_redwoods (Freedom isn't free, liberty isn't liberal and you'll never find anything Right on the Left)
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To: mewzilla

Yeah—this is big time mischief—certain answers could get the cops or social services called on the parents.

A kid who had just had a fight with their parents (or even just wanted to play a trick on them) could cause havoc.

Nasty stuff.


59 posted on 04/08/2022 12:06:49 PM PDT by cgbg (A kleptocracy--if they can keep it. Think of it as the Cantillon Effect in action.)
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To: ShadowAce
"The point is that the doctor was bypassing the parent/legal guardian . . . We are well aware of the intentions of tyrants in these questions. Some of us are writers, even investigative writers. We look for illustrations and examples. Having the precise questions would help us to illustrate to others some of the tactics used.
60 posted on 04/12/2022 9:03:04 AM PDT by John Leland 1789
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