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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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KEYWORDS: children; communism; healthcare
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1 posted on 04/08/2022 3:43:26 AM PDT by MtnClimber
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To: MtnClimber

The left does not believe that you are a customer in these situations.


2 posted on 04/08/2022 3:43:37 AM PDT by MtnClimber (For photos of Colorado scenery and wildlife, click on mycreen name for my FR home page.)
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To: MtnClimber

Having some notable family history with being on unfortunate lists, I don’t recommend this approach. Either leave it blank (and plead accident) or lie.

You know what answers they want.

They will could a “no” as having all the unwokr answers.

Alternatively, if they press, leave.


3 posted on 04/08/2022 3:48:42 AM PDT by Jewbacca (The residents of Iroquois territory may not determine whether Jews may live in Jerusalem.)
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To: MtnClimber

I wonder why the author didn’t explicitly state what the questions were...


4 posted on 04/08/2022 3:49:26 AM PDT by mewzilla (We need to repeal RCV wherever it's in use and go back to dumb voting machines.)
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To: MtnClimber

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


5 posted on 04/08/2022 3:49:48 AM PDT by joma89 (Buy weapons and ammo, folks, and have the will to use them.)
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To: MtnClimber

It might help many to know the questions.


6 posted on 04/08/2022 3:53:08 AM PDT by John Leland 1789
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To: John Leland 1789

Asking about firearms and sexual activity,and/ molestation is my guess.


7 posted on 04/08/2022 3:55:40 AM PDT by Ikeon (The truth wont dent a persons argument who wants to believe a lie)
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To: MtnClimber

It would be helpful to know the type of questions asked. I presume the questions involved sex, sexual identity and substance issues BUT I am merely guessing.


8 posted on 04/08/2022 3:59:18 AM PDT by bjc (Show me the data!)
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To: MtnClimber

Get a load of this. It’s from western NY, not the above practice. But check out the attitude displayed by the practice toward the parents/guardians and the invasiveness of the questions. Note the practice tells patent/guardian to leave the room while the pediatrician and child go over the questions...

https://www.mhawny.com/resources/adolescent-questionnaire/


9 posted on 04/08/2022 4:02:41 AM PDT by mewzilla (We need to repeal RCV wherever it's in use and go back to dumb voting machines.)
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To: mewzilla

I am curious too.


11 posted on 04/08/2022 4:04:28 AM PDT by PghBaldy (12/14 - 930am -rampage begins... 12/15 - 1030am - Obamawhy's advance team scouts photo-op locations.)
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To: Ikeon

Probably. I’ve heard a few times that kids are asked by TPTB about whether or not there are guns in the house.


12 posted on 04/08/2022 4:05:36 AM PDT by MayflowerMadam (When government fears the people, there is liberty.)
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To: PghBaldy

We might have an idea. See my reply #9. Jeez louise.

And these are the same people telling parents to muzzle and vaxx their kids for the coof.


13 posted on 04/08/2022 4:06:39 AM PDT by mewzilla (We need to repeal RCV wherever it's in use and go back to dumb voting machines.)
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To: mewzilla

That’s horrible. My brother’s family lives in WNY and I’ll have to ask him if they’ve run into this. If that happens, I’d buy tickets to see how my sister-in-law handles the situation! The soft-spoken woman can turn on a dime if the government messes with her kids. I pity the fool who goes there.


14 posted on 04/08/2022 4:11:03 AM PDT by MayflowerMadam (When government fears the people, there is liberty.)
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To: MayflowerMadam

God bless her!


15 posted on 04/08/2022 4:13:57 AM PDT by mewzilla (We need to repeal RCV wherever it's in use and go back to dumb voting machines.)
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To: mewzilla

That aspect directs my anger at Lifson for publishing it in the first place.


16 posted on 04/08/2022 4:14:44 AM PDT by logi_cal869 (-cynicus the "concern troll" a/o 10/03/2018 /!i!! &@$%&*(@ -)
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To: logi_cal869

I’ll give her credit for going part way there.

Given what she and hubby do for a living, I think we can figure out why she wasn’t explicit.

I just hope she gets a new pediatrician.


17 posted on 04/08/2022 4:17:52 AM PDT by mewzilla (We need to repeal RCV wherever it's in use and go back to dumb voting machines.)
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To: MtnClimber

Little Johnny , does mommy have any guns in her house and where does she store them?

Little Johnny , does Mommy treat you to more than one Fast Food meal every week?

Little Johnny does mommy smoke cigarettes in your home when you are present?

Little Johnny, does Mommy make you wear a mask when you go outside to the store?

Do not write below this line on this form

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( Child Abuse Refereal, Dept Social Services)


18 posted on 04/08/2022 4:19:27 AM PDT by Candor7 (ObamaFascism:https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2009/05/barack_obama_the_quintessentia_1.html)
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To: mewzilla

I don’t have kids, so Conservatives like me rely upon those with direct access to the affronts for the facts.

Without the facts, it’s all hearsay and an effective response is impossible.

I - and others, I’m sure - am especially sensitive to efforts to restrict facts with intent, and the author’s piece is characteristic.


19 posted on 04/08/2022 4:28:07 AM PDT by logi_cal869 (-cynicus the "concern troll" a/o 10/03/2018 /!i!! &@$%&*(@ -)
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To: MtnClimber

First of all, she didn’t clue us in to the questions.

Second, she didn’t voice her concern/displeasure to the doctor with the nurse’s actions or the questions on the sheet.

This lady ain’t serious.


20 posted on 04/08/2022 4:29:17 AM PDT by moovova
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