[TexanToTheCore]

Had a PA (docotr’s assitant) ask me about whether I owned guns. I said “none of your business” and immediately changed doctors. Asking this question in Texas is a good “revenue reduction program” for MDs.

[G Larry]

I hope you yanked your medical records out of their hands, at the same time!

I did that when I moved, stating they are “MY Records”, and I’m not too damn concerned about your “policy” to do a Doc to Doc transfer.
I’m not going to be 3 states away wondering why you didn’t transfer them!

[Disambiguator]

Had a PA (docotr’s assitant) ask me about whether I owned guns.

You should have given the PA the "Steven Wright" response: "Whadya need?"

[steve86]

If any PA gives you trouble of ANY kind, ask him why he didn’t become a REAL DOCTOR. Same goes for her/she. Then ask if you can be transferred to a REAL DOCTOR. Disclaimer: I have actually had better luck with PAs. But then I’m not in a place where they ask questions like that.

[Kozak]

Had a PA (docotr’s assitant) ask me about whether I owned guns. I said “none of your business” and immediately changed doctors. Asking this question in Texas is a good “revenue reduction program” for MDs.

"Sure do guy, here let me show it to ya....."

[jdege]

The right answer is to ask the doctor to fill out a form documenting his qualifications to offer recommendations concerning firearm safety:

THE PHYSICIAN QUALIFICATION AND LIABILITY FORM

Check one, as appropriate:

___ I represent that I have reviewed applicable scientific literature pertaining to defensive gun use and beneficial results of private firearms ownership. I further represent that I have reviewed all other relevant home safety issues with the Patient, including those relating to electricity, drains, disposals, compactors, garage doors, driveway safety, pool safety, pool fence codes and special locks for pool gates, auto safety, gas, broken glass, stored cleaning chemicals, buckets, toilets, sharp objects, garden tools, home tools, power tools, lawnmowers, lawn chemicals, scissors, needles, forks, knives, etc. I also acknowledge, by receiving this document, I have been made aware that, in his inaugural address before the American Medical Association on June 20, 2001, new president Richard Corlin, MD, admitted "What we don't know about violence and guns is literally killing us...researchers do not have the data to tell how kids get guns, if trigger locks work, what the warning signs of violence in schools and at the workplace are and other critical questions due to lack of research funding." (UPI). In spite of this admission, I represent that I have sufficient data and expertise to provide expert and clinically sound advice to patients regarding firearms in the home.

OR

___ I am knowingly engaging in Home/Firearms Safety Counseling without certification, license or formal training in Risk Management, and; I have not reviewed applicable scientific literature pertaining to defensive gun use and beneficial results of private firearms ownership.

[Mrs. Don-o]

That’s OK. Take your pregnant 14-year-old to Planned Parenthood to abort your grandchild, at they won’t even raise an eyebrow.

[Mrs. Don-o]

That’s OK. Take your pregnant 14-year-old to Planned Parenthood to abort your grandchild, at they won’t even raise an eyebrow.