Has anyone experienced this yet? I've heard pediatrician's are asking if guns are in homes now. Worried since I'm about to have my first child and would like to avoid those doctors and have a proper response if asked....

nope and if they did, the doctor would have a problem on his/her hands.  That question has no bearing on the health of any child

I have had the same pediatrician for years and she has seen all 3 of my kids.  She knows what I do for a living so she knows there are guns in my home but has never directly asked.  On the other hand... My wife has this Gyno... I LOVE GOING TO THOSE apts!  Her doc is EFFING AWESOME!! (I conceal carry) and during one appointment he said "ok I know you carry and ive seen it on you before... can I see it" thinking well hell he has seen every other intimate detail of my life (my wife lol) so in the patient room my wife is waiting to be examined for baby stuff the doc is checking out my stuff... EVERY appointment was began and ended with gun talk and only about 45 seconds-2 minutes of serious baby stuff.... he is a HUGE gun guy! I wish he could be my doctor!!! lol

one of my customers is a pediatrician. i asked him about this, about a year ago. he doesn't ask himself. his office assistants do that. he also says this is nothing new.

My wife is a physician finishing up her internal medicine and pediatrics residencies.  She's required to ask about firearms in the house by her hospital.  The AMA is also quite anti-gun.  The medical field in general is anti-gun.  I've had some interesting discussions at her work functions when people find out what I do for a living

The pediatrician we use ask the question. It's a standard form of questions. Didn't bother me. They also asked if I kept the secured so my children couldn't gain access

 

 

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My pediatrician has never asked that question. I would be honest about it. Then say " you should see my basement"

it's none of their business regardless and has no bearing on your child's health or pertinent to reason for a visit unless the kid is shot....

 

ask your physician if the sex life between he and his wife is good, about as relevant.

 

Our kid's doc is a gun guy however.....

You will learn in life to provide as little information to anyone as possible. What's the penalty (both morally and legally) for a no answer? Nothing! Don't give in to their agenda, just don't answer! "I will not comply".

it's none of their business regardless and has no bearing on your child's health or pertinent to reason for a visit unless the kid is shot....

 

ask your physician if the sex life between he and his wife is good, about as relevant.

 

Our kid's doc is a gun guy however.....

I think you must have read my post on NJ2AS facebook page, where I said if they asked your first response should be:

 

"before we discuss that can you tell me how often do you and your wife have sex and what position does she like best." When he tells you it is none of your business then you just reply that neither is what you just asked.

I'd just leave the question blank if it was part of a questionnaire.

 

If asked, I'd ask if the doctor was certified as an instructor by the NRA, and if not where he/she received his/her firearms training.

 

Interestingly, of all the medical records I've reviewed, it seems that VA records almost always contain information about firearms. It isn't too common otherwise, although I don't review too many pediatric records.

 

Do pediatricians ask about swimming pools? They're several times more hazardous to children.

Mine asked about pools, dogs, stairs. It doesn't bother me at all. It's for your child's safety and education for the new parent. They don't know if I am a genius or an idiot. There are a lot of dumb people in this world and accidents happen, if they can prevent one injury by putting some common sense into a persons head, well then I say they did a good job.

 

 

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My two Doctor's and Dentist are all gun owners,somehow we always talk about guns on office visits.

I doubt my pediatrician would ask

I heard a talk show host give a great reply to the doctor if he or she asked about firearms.

 

Doctor: Do you have any firearms in the house?

 

Patent: Do you have any child pornography on your laptop?

My pediatrician has pinged me on it before, and he seems to think that my child will eventually be able to open my safe just by figuring out the combination because his kids figured out his computer password. He asks me once a year and I just tell him that I am a responsible gun owner and that I am going to teach my child gun safety when he is old enough to understand the seriousness, and that my guns an ammo are stored in a secure safe. He wants me to say that guns and ammo are separate, but what good is a gun when you need it if you don't have ammo available?? I just tell him what he wants to hear and refrain from any elaborations. My son still doesn't have a clue what a gun is except some notion he got from a cop's child at his daycare and sometimes points tubular objects at things.

I think you must have read my post on NJ2AS facebook page, where I said if they asked your first response should be:

 

"before we discuss that can you tell me how often do you and your wife have sex and what position does she like best." When he tells you it is none of your business then you just reply that neither is what you just asked.

haha..that's classic, glad to know I'm not the only one that thinks that.

 

I am not on FB however and don't even know how to use it.  I absolutely hate it......

I'd just leave the question blank if it was part of a questionnaire.

 

If asked, I'd ask if the doctor was certified as an instructor by the NRA, and if not where he/she received his/her firearms training.

 

Interestingly, of all the medical records I've reviewed, it seems that VA records almost always contain information about firearms. It isn't too common otherwise, although I don't review too many pediatric records.

 

Do pediatricians ask about swimming pools? They're several times more hazardous to children.

as are falling tv's apparently....haha

I heard a talk show host give a great reply to the doctor if he or she asked about firearms.

 

Doctor: Do you have any firearms in the house?

 

Patent: Do you have any child pornography on your laptop?

winner!

Our Ped doesn't ask, but I have heard about others who do.  They also ask about chemicals under the sink, swimming pools, dogs, and skateboards.  There is no doubt that the AMA is anti gun, however, I don't fault a doctor who asks about these things and then provides information on safety.

 

Example.  Are there guns in the house?  Yes.  Well, it's a good idea to keep them locked up and out of the hands of the kids.  This I wouldn't have a problem with.  I don't think you can have enough talk about gun safety.  Or encouraging kids to wear helmets while biking and skateboarding.

 

Like I said, my pediatrician doesn't ask, but if they did, I'd have no problem responding, but I would object and become argumentative if they got preachy on me. 

has no place in them giving a wellness check up etc to our kids.  Their position in life is not to instruct us on how we raise or safeguard our children.  That is the implied message in this just like asking about swimming pools, stuff under the sink etc..  Check on my kids and leave the parenting to me is how I feel

 

I just see it differently as when you give an inch, get ready to give the mile

has no place in them giving a wellness check up etc to our kids.  Their position in life is not to instruct us on how we raise or safeguard our children.  That is the implied message in this just like asking about swimming pools, stuff under the sink etc..  Check on my kids and leave the parenting to me is how I feel

 

I just see it differently as when you give an inch, get ready to give the mile

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^THIS^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

 

You pay the doctor to perform a service. Any information that is not directly relevant to that service is off limits...Period

The Journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics has been conducting this for years, through both questionnaires in your doctor's office and by telephone surveys they've conducted. Whether it is correct or incorrect, they are the contributors to those reports of percentages of gun owners by state that you see often that the Brady Group likes to fling around.

Their position in life is not to instruct us on how we raise or safeguard our children.

Would you object if they asked about contact sports, and then offered advice on concussions or proper hydration?

 

How about seat belts, or car seats?

 

I don't know where the line is draw from what is proper medical advice, which I include as injury prevention, and intrusion into what one consider raising or safeguarding our children.

 

Like I said, my pediatrician doesn't ask, so it's not an issue for me.

Certainly they would be better served addressing the types of dangers that cause more child injuries rather that bandwagonning the anti-gun agenda...

I believe theres a another thread with some useful links but heres the one I posted in it before

 

http://foxnewsinsider.com/2013/05/20/if-your-doctor-asks-you-about-guns-do-you-have-answer

Even if they ask, most will not feel one way or another about it. It is part of a safety checklist. Kids do not come with an instruction manual. If you say yes, you will get a scripted reminder to lock them up. If you say "yes, I have firearms safety training and they are locked up" that is the end of it. Or lie if it makes you feel better. It isn't like they are reporting you to some AMA database. Work in a kids ER some time and see all the stupid things that happen to kids because their parents lack any common sense. The Lord should have made intercourse harder to figure out so morons couldn't do it.

 

For what it is worth, the AMA might be anti-gun but the VAST majority of physicians to not belong to the AMA.

i think they just want to have our names to know who to lock up in the FEMA camps first... just kidding (or am i) 

Our Ped doesn't ask, but I have heard about others who do.  They also ask about chemicals under the sink, swimming pools, dogs, and skateboards.  There is no doubt that the AMA is anti gun, however, I don't fault a doctor who asks about these things and then provides information on safety.

 

Example.  Are there guns in the house?  Yes.  Well, it's a good idea to keep them locked up and out of the hands of the kids.  This I wouldn't have a problem with.  I don't think you can have enough talk about gun safety.  Or encouraging kids to wear helmets while biking and skateboarding.

 

Like I said, my pediatrician doesn't ask, but if they did, I'd have no problem responding, but I would object and become argumentative if they got preachy on me. 

the problem with this is it can/will turn into a form of backdoor registry. remember, all govt agencies will have access to your medical records......eventually.....

My pediatrician has pinged me on it before, and he seems to think that my child will eventually be able to open my safe just by figuring out the combination because his kids figured out his computer password. He asks me once a year and I just tell him that I am a responsible gun owner and that I am going to teach my child gun safety when he is old enough to understand the seriousness, and that my guns an ammo are stored in a secure safe. He wants me to say that guns and ammo are separate, but what good is a gun when you need it if you don't have ammo available?? I just tell him what he wants to hear and refrain from any elaborations. My son still doesn't have a clue what a gun is except some notion he got from a cop's child at his daycare and sometimes points tubular objects at things.

LOL something tells me that your doctors password is something like 123456, his birthday, or a name