[neverdem]

"It also, however, says health providers may ask about guns if they believe in “good faith” that the information is relevant to a patient’s medical care or safety."

I don't see where's the problem, IMHO.

Not that the question would have a damn thing to do with medical science, but the doctors aren't just asking.

It has to do with medical malpractice. If someone is a threat to themselves or others, docs could be sued if someone is shot. I would have preferred that Gerald Loughner was committed in Arizona before his murderous rampage.

[Squantos]

All the viable mental threats I have encountered over my years as a sheriffs deputy etc ....have been been very quiet people.

Sort of the barking dog never bites theory I use.