After that kid shot up the movie theater in Colorado, is that when this became law?
I was just going to reply that the woman ought to sue the shrink before reading your post.
Does she have any further recourse?
It's not a real law. It's more like extortion.
If your doctor doesn't ask you if you have any guns, or do you feel like killing yourself, or do you feel unsafe at home, they can be subject to various negative consequences. Like not being reimbursed by the government or insurance companies.
I had to make visits to the blood clinic, last year, and each time they asked me the same question (even though I live alone)... Do you feel unsafe in your home ?
They wouldn't ask it unless they were FORCED to do so.