I took a day off not long ago to take my daughter to her 3 year-old checkup at the doctor's. During the process, the doctor reviews my daughter's chart, asking me if anything's changed in recent months, updates to my daughter's health, contact information, oh, and "do you have any weapons in the house?".
Huh?
I was floored by that question. I'm there to make sure my daughter is healthy, and they're asking me about weapons? What business is it of theirs if I have a weapon in the house? How does that information assist them in doing their job any better? After I got home, my wife told me, "yeah, they ask me that every time I go in with one of the kids.".
I'm really bothered by this. I know they have the right to ask me anything, and I have the right answer them, or not. But it amazes me that the question was even asked in the first place; it's just completely out of context. Even worse, they are a good doctor's office; great with the kids, and rarely a wait. I'm hesitant to change doctors on the kids, but at the same time I'm not sure if I want to continue supporting a business that implements such practices. It's like the guy at the Deli counter at Redner's asking if you've ever had a drinking problem.
Has anyone else here had similar experiences with their kid's pediatrician or family doctor?