pro 2a doctors sacramento?

[mag360]

Currently with Kaiser but I can't imagine my doctor there being ok with guns. Looking to switch to a pro 2a doctor, I can switch health care plans with my company so I can choose sutter, kaiser, uc davis, or individual doctors as well. Pm would be fine.

[SloChicken]

probably best just to stick with a good doctor and leave the politics out of it.

Just sayin'

[gorn5150]

Why would you worry about how your doctor feels about guns? Does he say "turn your head and double tap"? If my doctor asked me inappropriate questions about guns I would jump his *** for it.

I have Kaiser. My personal doctor is a former Green Beret Captain. He has never asked anything about guns.

[Pally]

probably best just to stick with a good doctor and leave the politics out of it.

Just sayin'

I wish it was that easy...Today's physicians are asking their patients if they shoot, own guns, etc...and how you reply is notated to your chart!

During my annual eye exam last year, the doctor's assistant asked me if I was involved in any sports or hobbies that would affect my eyes (injuries??). I asked her, what do you mean exactly? She specifically stated shooting! Too inquisitive for me!

I would prefer a good old-fashioned doctor, however I think those days are over!

[beanz2]

If a doctor asks you if you are into guns, he/she is likely a very thorough doctor and may deserve your consideration whether to keep. There is usually not enough time during a visit to ask a patient about his past medical history, past surgeries, prescribed and over the counter medications, smoking and health habits, family medical history, review of organ systems, let alone ownership of guns.

You can always say that you don't own any and leave it at that. As a physician, I can't imagine how that would change a patient's medical management.

[18Dmedic]

That's need to know. He doesn't need to know...unless I get shot or shoot myself. The latter is not likely.

[JackRydden224]

If a doctor asks you if you are into guns, he/she is likely a very thorough doctor and may deserve your consideration whether to keep. There is usually not enough time during a visit to ask a patient about his past medical history, past surgeries, prescribed and over the counter medications, smoking and health habits, family medical history, review of organ systems, let alone ownership of guns.

You can always say that you don't own any and leave it at that. As a physician, I can't imagine how that would change a patient's medical management.

probably best just to stick with a good doctor and leave the politics out of it.

Just sayin'

+1

If you don't have a good doctor your guns might be the last thing you worry about.

If the doctor asks then you should ask the doctor how that's relevant to the problem you are having or what type of illness it might cause. You might learn something or it can be a subtle way to tell your doctor that i's irrelevant.

Leave politics out of it. You need a good doctor. Your guns mean nothing if you and your family does not have good health!

[JackRydden224]

I wish it was that easy...Today's physicians are asking their patients if they shoot, own guns, etc...and how you reply is notated to your chart!

During my annual eye exam last year, the doctor's assistant asked me if I was involved in any sports or hobbies that would affect my eyes (injuries??). I asked her, what do you mean exactly? She specifically stated shooting! Too inquisitive for me!

I would prefer a good old-fashioned doctor, however I think those days are over!

How's that too inquisitive? There is a reason why we all wear eye protection while shooting. Doctors must see a fair share of idiots who do not protect their eyes. You want your doctor to be thorough. Chances are they don't give a crap about your gun ownership.

[sharxbyte]

Give him two chickens and drink the blood of one of them. Sickness cured.

[mag360]

Why worry about having to off body carry into the doctors office when I could just as easily have a cool doctor? That way my money is still supporting gun rights kinda sorta in a round about way.

[BigMak911]

If a doctor asks you if you are into guns, he/she is likely a very thorough doctor and may deserve your consideration whether to keep. There is usually not enough time during a visit to ask a patient about his past medical history, past surgeries, prescribed and over the counter medications, smoking and health habits, family medical history, review of organ systems, let alone ownership of guns.

You can always say that you don't own any and leave it at that. As a physician, I can't imagine how that would change a patient's medical management.

This. One of the hospitals my group covers is a Kaiser hospital and whenever I talk to my patients about guns it's mostly because they have been shot and I am operating on them so I need to know how far away they were from the shooter, whether they are aware of other holes etc... If they are conscious... Otherwise, I have often chatted with my patients about guns and their experiences with them same as I do on here.

That said, two of the other hospitals we cover are County medical centers where there is a large gang/criminal/jail population and if someone is carrying a gun who isn't LEO, it is understandably scary for us.

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[toby]

I never thought to live my life solely based on 2A.

[SloChicken]

This. One of the hospitals my group covers is a Kaiser hospital and whenever I talk to my patients about guns it's mostly because they have been shot and I am operating on them so I need to know how far away they were from the shooter, whether they are aware of other holes etc... If they are conscious... Otherwise, I have often chatted with my patients about guns and their experiences with them same as I do on here.

That said, two of the other hospitals we cover are County medical centers where there is a large gang/criminal/jail population and if someone is carrying a gun who isn't LEO, it is understandably scary for us.

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I just recently transported a LEO out of uniform and he informed me en route about his sidearm in his back back and the need for it to be responsibly managed.
Other than mentioning it to the RN in the trauma room when we arrived and in turn notifying the hospital security officer that escorted us in it was a non issue.
This is pretty standard for most providers I encounter.
We work the pts and that is where it ends. Even if we don't agree with how they schlingin' their rock.
A buddy of mine, the head of a large metro center once said to me ""sometimes I feel like I am saving the thug and screwing over society at the same time."
Many of us feel this way at times - the care stays the same.
As a Critical Care Transport RN I work with directly the ERs of most hospitals in my region. I really don't think the staffs really care much about the politics of the weapons, just the sensibilities of those holding them/getting shot by them.

[BumBum]

I know there's a lot of people concerned that doctors are outing patients as mentally disturbed just for owning guns, but I don't see this happening. Like anything, there may be a couple of outliers; every group has a few crazies that don't represent the rest as a whole. Just like us, a few deranged individuals don't represent all gun owners.

For me, I'm currently experiencing a pretty scary loss of vision in my eyes. I have seen 5 different ophthalmologists in the last month, and to each and every one of them I have been up front about my target shooting. I make clear this is a passion of mine so I can make sure that my treatment eventually gets me back to the range. Doctors need information to make sure your specific needs are addressed. And you'd be surprised how many start talking to me enthusiastically about guns once I broach the subject.