"What difference does it make.
All the important people are EXEMPT."
Posted on 06/30/2014 3:59:23 PM PDT by Rusty0604
Massachusetts General Hospital plans to begin questioning all patients about their use of alcohol and illegal drugs starting this fall, even if they are at MGH for a totally unrelated issue.
Four questions will be posed, including “how often have you had six or more drinks on one occasion,” and “how often have you used an illegal drug in the past year?”
Enough “yes” answers could prompt a special team to conduct what’s being called a “bedside intervention” and possible treatment.
The mandatory treatment plan comes amid soaring numbers of opiate addiction across Massachusetts and the region, with many hospitals working to improve addiction treatment
(Excerpt) Read more at boston.cbslocal.com ...
Possibly related.
The VA has been asking about firearms the last several years.
“Mandatory Treatment” means “We get to charge you out the wazoo.”
They should ask both Obama and Hillary.
I can't remember, lol. And if the nurse is cute, I'd reply, "I'm interested."
Guns are completely out of line but the other questions are pretty much standard. I used to volunteer info on my drug and alcohol use to doctors when I did those things. It makes the doctor’s job easier and the treatment more effective.
Reporting it to the state is another matter since it infringes on doctor patient confidentiality.
The game begins.
Will they also be quizzing them on unhealthy buggery ?
The VA has been asking about firearms the last several years.
I’d bet most vets either tell them it’s none of their business or tell them they don’t have any guns.
One drink a month and they will probably take your children away from you.....
I agree but you probably expected your privacy to be respected. If I thought they were going to put me into mandatory treatment if some nanny thought I needed it, I might not be so truthful with the Doctor.
VA asking about firearms is sliding into “vets who own guns & report having nightmares are dangerous” territory.
If the current mental health mentality were in place forty years ago half us Vietnam vets would be locked in the loony bin.
"What difference does it make.
All the important people are EXEMPT."
I was asked, when applying for life insurance, if I had been to a drug rehab in the last two years. I told her that rehab was for quitters. When asked about Alzheimer’s, I waited a second, then told her I forgot her question.
I had my first visit to a VA Clinic 2 months ago. Lots of questions about health related problems but nothing about firearms.
Yea, but if you smoke pot that will probably be ok.
O_o I’m reading this on the john, with bourbon straight .
Just answer nope to any personal questions; alcohol nope, drugs nope, guns don’t have any .....
What about asking about burglery, assault and unConstitutational actions.
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