The new medical question......

[AIRret]

There's a new question on many medical forms; Do you own a GUN?

How do you answer?

I feel it's an invasion of privacy but I don't want to make a big deal about it for fear of being sent to anger management class or worse!
I just say sure, doesn't everybody.

[Bawanna]

I'd just put Can't remember. Or yes but I don't know where it is.

Or maybe the best would be yes, would you like to see it.

[Longitude Zero]

I answer Dunno!

[yqtszhj]

Answer: None of your business.

[JohnR]

"Yes I own a gun. Doesn't every intelligent person?"

[ltxi]

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[RevRay]

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That would be my approach ... if a question shouldn't be asked ... it shouldn't be answered.

[RRP]

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Good answer.

[rhd04]

When they really want to know they will ask the children if their parents own them.

[downtownv]

I have a shotgun from when I used to hunt.....

[phil413tx]

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That is by far the best answer

[GROTMAN]

Could pull a Bill Clinton and say it depends on what your definition of OWN means. :rolleyes:

[JFootin]

I lost all my guns in a tragic boating accident.

[yqtszhj]

When they really want to know they will ask the children if their parents own them.

know what? You're right.

[AIRret]

Could pull a Bill Clinton and say it depends on what your definition of OWN means. :rolleyes:

Hubby and I talked about using something like that.
I brought up the topic to give my Husband some potential answers.
For me it is a none issue since both of my Doctors shoot and we talk about it from time to time.

[Bawanna]

Funny being in a wheelchair they always ask me if I'm abused by anyone at home. I always ask if nagging is considered abuse. Usually get abused by a head slap as the wife is usually with me.

[AIRret]

Funny being in a wheelchair they always ask me if I'm abused by anyone at home. I always ask if nagging is considered abuse. Usually get abused by a head slap as the wife is usually with me.

That's funny I usually back hand my husband in the shoulder. Other people have even asked me to back hand him.
Like the time when the check out lady asked if we wanted the milk in a bag and he said no leave it in the carton!.....She asked me to smack him, and as we were leaving she wanted me to smack him again.
She knew him in high school and apparently he hadn't changed!!

[reswob]

Answer: None of your business.


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Unfortunately either of these responses will indicate 'Yes', unless you answer all questions with 'NOYFB'. Since it IS none of their business, and has no bearing on your medical care (unless you have lead poisoning...), is it wrong to just put 'No'? I don't think so.

[muggsy]

My answer to the question do you own a gun would be no, I own many of guns.

[JohnR]

There's nothing wrong with lying to them, and saying no. They don't deserve the truth.

[CJB]

a. No, with the price of ammo, the gun owns me

b. Sure, its in my pocket, wanna see it?

c. No I don't own a gun, I own many!

[bassgunner]

"a gun" implies one. my answer is no. i would not elaborate however that i own several.

[voodoo54]

put NO, since it is absolutley none of their business. That's like asking if you own a speed boat, or a hang glider. Its potentially dangerous but still none of their business.

[mr surveyor]

mine are all just rented

[ltxi]

I have that problem with beer.

[rholmes69]

Or you could reply "why, do you have one you want to sell me? What kind is it?"

[getsome]

Say, "Scuse me while I whip this out"...:eek:

[Tinman507]

Full Act Online (http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-111hr3590enr/pdf/BILLS-111hr3590enr.pdf)

Disclosure Note: I did not do the research on this. A friend did.

The Health Care Reform Act has specific verbiage concerning collection of data regarding firearms:

‘‘SEC. 2716. PROHIBITION ON DISCRIMINATION IN FAVOR OF HIGHLY
COMPENSATED INDIVIDUALS.
‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—A group health plan (other than a self-
insured plan) shall satisfy the requirements of section 105(h)(2)
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to prohibition on
discrimination in favor of highly compensated individuals).
‘‘(b) RULES AND DEFINITIONS.—For purposes of this section—
‘‘(1) CERTAIN RULES TO APPLY.—Rules similar to the rules
contained in paragraphs (3), (4), and (8) of section 105(h) of
such Code shall apply.
‘‘(2) HIGHLY COMPENSATED INDIVIDUAL.—The term ‘highly
compensated individual’ has the meaning given such term by
section 105(h)(5) of such Code.’’.
(e) Section 2717 of the Public Health Service Act, as added
by section 1001(5) of this Act, is amended—
(1) by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as subsections
(d) and (e), respectively; and
(2) by inserting after subsection (b), the following:
‘‘(c) PROTECTION OF SECOND AMENDMENT GUN RIGHTS.—
‘‘(1) WELLNESS AND PREVENTION PROGRAMS.—A wellness
and health promotion activity implemented under subsection
(a)(1)(D) may not require the disclosure or collection of any
information relating to—
‘‘(A) the presence or storage of a lawfully-possessed
firearm or ammunition in the residence or on the property
of an individual; or
‘‘(B) the lawful use, possession, or storage of a firearm
or ammunition by an individual.
‘‘(2) LIMITATION ON DATA COLLECTION.—None of the
authorities provided to the Secretary under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act or an amendment made by that
Act shall be construed to authorize or may be used for the
collection of any information relating to—
‘‘(A) the lawful ownership or possession of a firearm
or ammunition;
‘‘(B) the lawful use of a firearm or ammunition; or
‘‘(C) the lawful storage of a firearm or ammunition.
‘‘(3) LIMITATION ON DATABASES OR DATA BANKS.—None of
the authorities provided to the Secretary under the Patient
Protection and Affordable Care Act or an amendment made
by that Act shall be construed to authorize or may be used
to maintain records of individual ownership or possession of
a firearm or ammunition.
‘‘(4) LIMITATION ON DETERMINATION OF PREMIUM RATES OR
ELIGIBILITY FOR HEALTH INSURANCE.—A premium rate may not
be increased, health insurance coverage may not be denied,
and a discount, rebate, or reward offered for participation in
a wellness program may not be reduced or withheld under
any health benefit plan issued pursuant to or in accordance
with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act or an
amendment made by that Act on the basis of, or on reliance
upon—
‘‘(A) the lawful ownership or possession of a firearm
or ammunition; or
‘‘(B) the lawful use or storage of a firearm or ammunition.
‘‘(5) LIMITATION ON DATA COLLECTION REQUIREMENTS FOR
INDIVIDUALS.—No individual shall be required to disclose any
information under any data collection activity authorized under
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act or an amendment made by that Act relating to—
‘‘(A) the lawful ownership or possession of a firearm
or ammunition; or
‘‘(B) the lawful use, possession, or storage of a firearm
or ammunition.’’.
(f) Section 2718 of the Public Health Service Act, as added
by section 1001(5), is amended to read as follows:

‘‘SEC. 2718. BRINGING DOWN THE COST OF HEALTH CARE COVERAGE

[Pukindog12]

Just put no. What the hell are they going to do?

[AIRret]

Say no........LIE!
If you are asked why you lied tell them that you are practicing to be a POLITICIAN!!!!!

[CarlCyrus]

There's nothing wrong with lying to them, and saying no. They don't deserve the truth.

+1

I always answer 'no' to the doctor and to the door-to-door and telephone pollsters.

None of their business. I'm under counted but vote 2A at every election.

Carl

[Jaguar]

Reminds me of a time I took my mother to the doctor for her pre-op appointment. The nurse asked, "Do you drink?" She replied, "Yes." The nurse then asked, "How much?" She replied, "As much as I want." Ended it right there. I was sitting in the corner trying not to pass out holding my breath to keep from laughing.

[ripley16]

There's nothing wrong with lying to them, and saying no. They don't deserve the truth.

Two people you never lie to... your lawyer and your doctor. A rule I live by. I don't care about my doctor knowing I have/carry a gun. No big deal to me. I don't think my doctor care one way or the other either.

[Bawanna]

Two people you never lie to... your lawyer and your doctor. A rule I live by. I don't care about my doctor knowing I have/carry a gun. No big deal to me. I don't think my doctor care one way or the other either.

Sadly I doubt the doctor even sees the questions or answers. Usually a nurse that ask them and then they probably go directly to Waffen SS headquarters Attn: Take your guns r Us.

[TheTman]

I think I would put "I have a BB gun." which I do. It answers the question, and I am not lying. Wonder what they would do with that info?

[dkmatthews]

To the specific issue of the medical offices asking, I've never had that happen to me.

However, my nephrologist & my GP (husband & wife) know the truth because I carry all the time. They are good folks, believe like us & we're all members of the same church. If my doctor personally asked me, I'd probably talk. If a clerk pushed a form at me, I'd leave it blank just like I leave the SSN field blank.