Who knows everything about Affordable Health Care??

[Laura PourMeADrink]

Trapped in the car on the road to an assignment today and flipped and heard Hannity.

A women called in who said she went to her yearly OBGYN appointment and was asked on her questionnaire "Do you own a firearm?"

She told Hannity that she asked them about this and they said "It is a question we must ask because it is required by law
under Obamacare."

Of course, he went on an obnoxious rant about the death of freedom with Obamacare.

Never once saying, "Hmmm. That doesn't sound true. Anyone out there listening who has read the law, call us."

[elleng]

1. Don't think its true.

Had a DR appointment last week, replied to a new questionaire, and no 'firearm' question.

[MFM008]

2. lets face it

most of us know NOTHING about Obama care. Zip, Zero. Everyone I talk to knows nothing......no wonder so many have a negative opinion of it.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

4. think I will make it a goal to actually read it. you are so right

[tammywammy]

3. Snopes link

http://www.snopes.com/politics/guns/medicare.asp

False

[KT2000]

5. don't know about ACA

but my last physician's assistant asked me that and if I always wore a seatbelt every year.

[Just Saying]

6. Found some info for you

http://mediamatters.org/research/2013/01/17/four-falsehoods-about-doctors-and-guns-pushed-b/192305

REALITY: Obama Executive Actions Clarifies That Doctors May Ask About Firearm Ownership At Their Own Discretion

Obama Administration: "The Affordable Care Act Does Not Prohibit Or Otherwise Regulate Communication Between Doctors And Patients, Including About Firearms." In a report issued by the White House outlining the Obama administration's proposals to curb gun violence announced on January 16, the administration clarified that doctors are permitted to ask their patients about gun safety but did not create any mandate requiring doctors to do so:


Doctors and other health care providers also need to be able to ask about firearms in their patients' homes and safe storage of those firearms, especially if their patients show signs of certain mental illnesses or if they have a young child or mentally ill family member at home. Some have incorrectly claimed that language in the Affordable Care Act prohibits doctors from asking their patients about guns and gun safety. Medical groups also continue to fight against state laws attempting to ban doctors from asking these questions. The Administration will issue guidance clarifying that the Affordable Care Act does not prohibit or otherwise regulate communication between doctors and patients, including about firearms. [The White House, accessed 1/17/13]

First off, it's not a requirement but a means to keep guns out of the hands of mentally ill household members. (Newtown shooter) Frankly they should ask- its a health issue! Especially if you have children or the mentally ill on the home. My pediatrician asks tons of questions about what goes on in our home. These gun people need to stop thinking they're extra special.