Maybe i’m wrong . . .

[The Dunedein]

(figured that subject line would intrigue a few folks).

My wife took our 12-year old daughter to get a couple of catch-up vaccinations yesterday. The Phys. Asst. asked what i consider to be some odd and intrusive questions from a new office form, as recounted by my wife, such as:
Is there a firearm in your home?
Have you ever been in a car with an intoxicated driver?
Are you claustrophobic?

What in the world do those questions have to do with getting shots? What business is it of theirs whether we own a firearm? No, she’s never been in a car with an intoxicated driver, but what business is that of the doctor’s? Are these normal questions nowadays? I’m pretty frosted about their nosiness into non-medical matters.

 

[EEResistable]

(figured that subject line would intrigue a few folks).

My wife took our 12-year old daughter to get a couple of catch-up vaccinations yesterday. The Phys. Asst. asked what i consider to be some odd and intrusive questions from a new office form, as recounted by my wife, such as:
Is there a firearm in your home?
Have you ever been in a car with an intoxicated driver?
Are you claustrophobic?

What in the world do those questions have to do with getting shots? What business is it of theirs whether we own a firearm? No, she’s never been in a car with an intoxicated driver, but what business is that of the doctor’s? Are these normal questions nowadays? I’m pretty frosted about their nosiness into non-medical matters.

Welcome to the Nanny state. Thanks Obama.

 

[rog1187]

(figured that subject line would intrigue a few folks).

My wife took our 12-year old daughter to get a couple of catch-up vaccinations yesterday. The Phys. Asst. asked what i consider to be some odd and intrusive questions from a new office form, as recounted by my wife, such as:
Is there a firearm in your home?
Have you ever been in a car with an intoxicated driver?
Are you claustrophobic?

What in the world do those questions have to do with getting shots? What business is it of theirs whether we own a firearm? No, she’s never been in a car with an intoxicated driver, but what business is that of the doctor’s? Are these normal questions nowadays? I’m pretty frosted about their nosiness into non-medical matters.

Not out of the norm to be asked now days. Just tell them it’s none of their business or you don’t feel the need to answer those questions.

 

[Pospecteer]

(figured that subject line would intrigue a few folks).

My wife took our 12-year old daughter to get a couple of catch-up vaccinations yesterday. The Phys. Asst. asked what i consider to be some odd and intrusive questions from a new office form, as recounted by my wife, such as:
Is there a firearm in your home?
Have you ever been in a car with an intoxicated driver?
Are you claustrophobic?

What in the world do those questions have to do with getting shots? What business is it of theirs whether we own a firearm? No, she’s never been in a car with an intoxicated driver, but what business is that of the doctor’s? Are these normal questions nowadays? I’m pretty frosted about their nosiness into non-medical matters.

Wait until they tell you she needs the HPV vaccine, because most 12 year olds are sexually active. Most likely she just received it. I am fine with the vaccine but the early age really shocked me. I questioned the early age for my daughter and they just said to "protect her from rape". That was a comforting thought.

 

[Mntneer]

(figured that subject line would intrigue a few folks).

My wife took our 12-year old daughter to get a couple of catch-up vaccinations yesterday. The Phys. Asst. asked what i consider to be some odd and intrusive questions from a new office form, as recounted by my wife, such as:
Is there a firearm in your home?
Have you ever been in a car with an intoxicated driver?
Are you claustrophobic?

What in the world do those questions have to do with getting shots? What business is it of theirs whether we own a firearm? No, she’s never been in a car with an intoxicated driver, but what business is that of the doctor’s? Are these normal questions nowadays? I’m pretty frosted about their nosiness into non-medical matters.

The question about firearms is the government's attempt to tie gun violence in with it being a "health" crisis. I'd just either decline to answer, or make up wild lies like I do when I'm asked, "Your weight?"

 

[mneilmont]

The question about firearms is the government's attempt to tie gun violence in with it being a "health" crisis. I'd just either decline to answer, or make up wild lies like I do when I'm asked, "Your weight?"

I don't think I have been asked for that yet. Thanks for the suggested appropriate response.

 

[The Dunedein]

Thank you for taking the time to respond. I appreciate it.

 

[boomerwv]

A. The leading causes of death in children her age are unintentional injury and suicide, homicide is in the top 5. Living in a house with a gun increases the chances of all greatly.

B. Claustrophobia is often caused by traumatic experiences. A child with it is at a higher chance of having been abused.

C. Being in a car with a drunk driver should be an obvious question. If the answer is yes then the child is in danger at home.

D. Nobody is saying most 12 year olds are sexually active. They give it at 12 because they are trying to ensure that everyone gets it well before they become sexually active. It's going to keep your kids from getting cancer one day, does it really matter why the doctors want to give it to them early?

 

[Original Mountaineer1]

Welcome to the Nanny state. Thanks Obama.

this crap started way before Obama.

 

[Soaring Eagle 74]

(figured that subject line would intrigue a few folks).

My wife took our 12-year old daughter to get a couple of catch-up vaccinations yesterday. The Phys. Asst. asked what i consider to be some odd and intrusive questions from a new office form, as recounted by my wife, such as:
Is there a firearm in your home?
Have you ever been in a car with an intoxicated driver?
Are you claustrophobic?

What in the world do those questions have to do with getting shots? What business is it of theirs whether we own a firearm? No, she’s never been in a car with an intoxicated driver, but what business is that of the doctor’s? Are these normal questions nowadays? I’m pretty frosted about their nosiness into non-medical matters.

Why does Lowe’s ask for my phone number when I buy a box of drywall screws?

Next, your health care provider will be hacked and your information will be for sale. If it’s any consolation, they’ll be really sorry about it.

 

[Gunny46]

this crap started way before Obama.

True.

Late 1950's and by the 1960's is grew a lot. Globally.

Indoctrination from all angles.

https://www.beliefnet.com/columnist...-read-into-the-congressional-record-1963.html

 

[mule_eer]

A. The leading causes of death in children her age are unintentional injury and suicide, homicide is in the top 5. Living in a house with a gun increases the chances of all greatly.

B. Claustrophobia is often caused by traumatic experiences. A child with it is at a higher chance of having been abused.

C. Being in a car with a drunk driver should be an obvious question. If the answer is yes then the child is in danger at home.

D. Nobody is saying most 12 year olds are sexually active. They give it at 12 because they are trying to ensure that everyone gets it well before they become sexually active. It's going to keep your kids from getting cancer one day, does it really matter why the doctors want to give it to them early?

My claustrophobia came from being stuck in a closet with Vanna White, night after night after night after night.

 

[eerdoc]

this crap started way before Obama.

Maybe so but the acceleration has been especially obvious under the liberalization with Obama. Elect one of the current Socialists and the trend toward further invasion of privacy and further involvement into our private lives by the likes of our physicians (or barbers or manicurists or wait staff in restaurants or bar tenders or, or, or.) will, likely, continue to grow.

 

[Boomboom521]

I don’t understand the problem with people asking questions. Morty Seinfeld

 

[Mntneer]

I don’t understand the problem with people asking questions. Morty Seinfeld

It's called.... nunya.

If it's irrelevant to the reason why you are at the Doctor, then it is not necessary to add the questions. More than anything it's an attempt at patient data-mining.

 

[Original Mountaineer1]

Maybe so but the acceleration has been especially obvious under the liberalization with Obama. Elect one of the current Socialists and the trend toward further invasion of privacy and further involvement into our private lives by the likes of our physicians (or barbers or manicurists or wait staff in restaurants or bar tenders or, or, or.) will, likely, continue to grow.

Dude this accelerated after 9/11. Bush was in office. Bush was a republican.

 

[Original Mountaineer1]

It's called.... nunya.

If it's irrelevant to the reason why you are at the Doctor, then it is not necessary to add the questions. More than anything it's an attempt at patient data-mining.

I think you are right there. This information can be used to raise insurance rates I suppose.

 

[Airport]

A. The leading causes of death in children her age are unintentional injury and suicide, homicide is in the top 5. Living in a house with a gun increases the chances of all greatly.

B. Claustrophobia is often caused by traumatic experiences. A child with it is at a higher chance of having been abused.

C. Being in a car with a drunk driver should be an obvious question. If the answer is yes then the child is in danger at home.

D. Nobody is saying most 12 year olds are sexually active. They give it at 12 because they are trying to ensure that everyone gets it well before they become sexually active. It's going to keep your kids from getting cancer one day, does it really matter why the doctors want to give it to them early?

shoot the physician asst, claim temporary insanity from thinking he\she were going to put you in a closet.

 

[eerdoc]

Dude this accelerated after 9/11. Bush was in office. Bush was a republican.

Please review the definition of 'acceleration'. Rate may have started to increase as you say after 9/11. The acceleration was at a magnify level years later when Obama had control of the 'gas pedal'.

 

[Snow Sled Baby]

(figured that subject line would intrigue a few folks).

My wife took our 12-year old daughter to get a couple of catch-up vaccinations yesterday. The Phys. Asst. asked what i consider to be some odd and intrusive questions from a new office form, as recounted by my wife, such as:
Is there a firearm in your home?
Have you ever been in a car with an intoxicated driver?
Are you claustrophobic?

What in the world do those questions have to do with getting shots? What business is it of theirs whether we own a firearm? No, she’s never been in a car with an intoxicated driver, but what business is that of the doctor’s? Are these normal questions nowadays? I’m pretty frosted about their nosiness into non-medical matters.

you should to see the questions they ask on your medicare checkup

 

[MountaineerWV]

The question about firearms is the government's attempt to tie gun violence in with it being a "health" crisis. I'd just either decline to answer, or make up wild lies like I do when I'm asked, "Your weight?"

It is.....MENTAL health

 

[TarHeelEer]

It is.....MENTAL health

It's none of your business, or anyone else's.

 

[Mntneer]

It is.....MENTAL health

No it's not.

 

[WVUCOOPER]

It's called.... nunya.

If it's irrelevant to the reason why you are at the Doctor, then it is not necessary to add the questions. More than anything it's an attempt at patient data-mining.

And you can say so, right?

 

[Mntneer]

And you can say so, right?

Certainly... but I like making up answers.

Question: "Do you drink?" Answer: "Only when I know I'm going home to my wife."

 

[WVUCOOPER]

Certainly... but I like making up answers.

Question: "Do you drink?" Answer: "Only when I know I'm going home to my wife."

Agreed. Just don't get the angst i sense in this thread. Who gives a **** what people ask? When the government starts demanding answers, then I'll get riled up.

I'm actually surprised how little insurance companies ask.

 

[DvlDog4WVU]

Agreed. Just don't get the angst i sense in this thread. Who gives a **** what people ask? When the government starts demanding answers, then I'll get riled up.

I'm actually surprised how little insurance companies ask.

They don’t need to ask. They’re getting your data shared with them from your fit bits and Apple watches. The toasters are literally listening to you chew.

 

[WVUCOOPER]

They don’t need to ask. They’re getting your data shared with them from your fit bits and Apple watches. The toasters are literally listening to you chew.

I bought my parents one of those Alexa things for Christmas. The last thing on earth they need, but I digress. They don't have an Amazon account, so I just linked it to mine...the things I see show up as recommended to me by Amazon now will make me scream, weep and laugh hysterically.

 

[Mntneer]

I bought my parents one of those Alexa things for Christmas. The last thing on earth they need, but I digress. They don't have an Amazon account, so I just linked it to mine...the things I see show up as recommended to me by Amazon now will make me scream, weep and laugh hysterically.

You may not want to know what they're searching. :flushed:

 

[WVUCOOPER]

You may not want to know what they're searching. :flushed:

Oh I don't want to know and also I do know. That was the point of my post.

 

[DvlDog4WVU]

I bought my parents one of those Alexa things for Christmas. The last thing on earth they need, but I digress. They don't have an Amazon account, so I just linked it to mine...the things I see show up as recommended to me by Amazon now will make me scream, weep and laugh hysterically.

Orange is the New Black?

 

[WVUCOOPER]

Orange is the New Black?

 

[TarHeelEer]

I bought my parents one of those Alexa things for Christmas. The last thing on earth they need, but I digress. They don't have an Amazon account, so I just linked it to mine...the things I see show up as recommended to me by Amazon now will make me scream, weep and laugh hysterically.

I was given a View for Christmas. I make sure that thing is not pointed at me while I sleep, and out of the bedroom when... well.

 

[Boomboom521]

It's called.... nunya.

If it's irrelevant to the reason why you are at the Doctor, then it is not necessary to add the questions. More than anything it's an attempt at patient data-mining.

Maybe it affects prescription options? Need for testing blood type? IDK, I do know it’s not some liberal, anti-gun conspiracy

 

[Mntneer]

Maybe it affects prescription options? Need for testing blood type? IDK, I do know it’s not some liberal, anti-gun conspiracy

It's a funding issue in some cases. For example, Dems have been trying to get gun violence lumped in with Health for years now and have attempted to fund study after study.

It's data mining, pure and simple.