Eisboch wrote:
"Yogi of Woodstock" wrote in message
...
The laws are designed to ferret out domestic abuse or elder abuse. And
despite being annoyed by all this, I'm ok with it. I understand why
they ask these questions because they are covering their corporate
asses from being sued as the abuse reporting requirements are so
stringent.

But it keeps getting longer and longer and goes into areas where they
dont' need to be.


Years ago my nephew caught a hook in the earlobe while fishing with his
father.
They took him to the emergency room. DSS was called in. They thought the
kid
was being used as a target while practicing casting.

That's just too funny. If I had a brother I would have used him as
casting practice.

On Wed, 22 Jul 2009 08:59:33 -0400, BAR wrote:


That's just too funny. If I had a brother I would have used him as
casting practice.

I think a lot of brothers must have. I was in an emergency room that had
a cardboard cut-out of a man. In it were stuck all the fish hooks and
lures the emergency room had removed from patients. There were very few
parts of that cut-out that didn't have a hook hanging from it.

On Wed, 22 Jul 2009 08:04:32 -0500, thunder
wrote:

On Wed, 22 Jul 2009 08:59:33 -0400, BAR wrote:


That's just too funny. If I had a brother I would have used him as
casting practice.

I think a lot of brothers must have. I was in an emergency room that had
a cardboard cut-out of a man. In it were stuck all the fish hooks and
lures the emergency room had removed from patients. There were very few
parts of that cut-out that didn't have a hook hanging from it.

That's why I don't take Scott out anymore - he thinks it's fun to aim
at my hats, T-top and eyes on his back cast. :)

On Wed, 22 Jul 2009 08:32:03 -0400, "Eisboch"
wrote:


"Yogi of Woodstock" wrote in message
.. .

The laws are designed to ferret out domestic abuse or elder abuse. And
despite being annoyed by all this, I'm ok with it. I understand why
they ask these questions because they are covering their corporate
asses from being sued as the abuse reporting requirements are so
stringent.

But it keeps getting longer and longer and goes into areas where they
dont' need to be.


Years ago my nephew caught a hook in the earlobe while fishing with his
father.
They took him to the emergency room. DSS was called in. They thought the
kid
was being used as a target while practicing casting.

I believe it - with my youngest boy, ER visits were a matter of course
- kid just didn't know how to slow down - everything had to be as full
speed. :)

On Wed, 22 Jul 2009 07:04:17 -0500, thunder
wrote:

On Wed, 22 Jul 2009 07:54:09 -0400, Wizard of Woodstock wrote:


Seriously, one of the questions is "do you feel safe".

Perhaps, they are looking for cases of elderly abuse. It seems to be
prevalent.

Oh - you will pay for that one my friend - oh yes indeed. :)

On Wed, 22 Jul 2009 07:56:35 -0400, H the K
wrote:

Wizard of Woodstock wrote:
On Wed, 22 Jul 2009 05:36:35 -0500, thunder
wrote:

On Wed, 22 Jul 2009 01:03:05 -0400, Captain Zombie of Woodstock wrote:


Harry is "special". He's exempt from both Federal and State laws
regarding these issues.
You know, I'm sure those clauses will be abused, and I really don't like
the sound of some of it, but these days, having a living will is as
prudent as having a regular will. Most of us find it uncomfortable
talking about death, but your loved ones do need to know your wishes
about "pulling the plug".

I'm not uncomfortable about it at all - I have a living will and very
specific instructions should I become incapacitated or unable to make
the decision on my own due to mental incapacity (save the jokes).

What bothers me is this ever growing intrusion into your personal life
by people who have no business being in it. In both MA and CT it's
almost as if they are trying to find something for their Social
Workers to do so they keep adding to the list.

Seriously, one of the questions is "do you feel safe". Ok, being the
jerk I am, my immediate response "No - the chances of obtaining a
terminal staph infection in your hospital are about 200% greater than
getting one at my home."

But it makes the point loud and clear. :)

When you visit your hospital, you are questioned by a social worker?

Really?

Either a social worker or the triage nurse - or if it's a physician
visit, the nursing assistant or patient evaluator.

Not to be a smart ass Harry, but I'm very surprised that you are not
aware of this - these are standard questions on your yearly physical
evaluation form and if you visit a physician for whatever reason, it's
part of your intake interview by the attending nurse or assistant.

I believe, but I'm not sure, that it's a Federal law/policy/whatever
that was attached to the HIPA bill. I know it's state law and I would
be very surprised that your state doesn't have it.

Which is a whole other rant by the way. :)

Wizard of Woodstock wrote:
On Wed, 22 Jul 2009 08:04:32 -0500, thunder
wrote:

On Wed, 22 Jul 2009 08:59:33 -0400, BAR wrote:


That's just too funny. If I had a brother I would have used him as
casting practice.
I think a lot of brothers must have. I was in an emergency room that had
a cardboard cut-out of a man. In it were stuck all the fish hooks and
lures the emergency room had removed from patients. There were very few
parts of that cut-out that didn't have a hook hanging from it.

That's why I don't take Scott out anymore - he thinks it's fun to aim
at my hats, T-top and eyes on his back cast. :)

Bull frekin' ****. I have never got you on a back cast!! I clearly get
you on the front cast! Of course I don't see all that well... or do I??
Hummmmmm, makes one wonder..

Wizard of Woodstock wrote:
On Wed, 22 Jul 2009 07:56:35 -0400, H the K
wrote:

Wizard of Woodstock wrote:
On Wed, 22 Jul 2009 05:36:35 -0500, thunder
wrote:

On Wed, 22 Jul 2009 01:03:05 -0400, Captain Zombie of Woodstock wrote:


Harry is "special". He's exempt from both Federal and State laws
regarding these issues.
You know, I'm sure those clauses will be abused, and I really don't like
the sound of some of it, but these days, having a living will is as
prudent as having a regular will. Most of us find it uncomfortable
talking about death, but your loved ones do need to know your wishes
about "pulling the plug".
I'm not uncomfortable about it at all - I have a living will and very
specific instructions should I become incapacitated or unable to make
the decision on my own due to mental incapacity (save the jokes).

What bothers me is this ever growing intrusion into your personal life
by people who have no business being in it. In both MA and CT it's
almost as if they are trying to find something for their Social
Workers to do so they keep adding to the list.

Seriously, one of the questions is "do you feel safe". Ok, being the
jerk I am, my immediate response "No - the chances of obtaining a
terminal staph infection in your hospital are about 200% greater than
getting one at my home."

But it makes the point loud and clear. :)
When you visit your hospital, you are questioned by a social worker?

Really?

Either a social worker or the triage nurse - or if it's a physician
visit, the nursing assistant or patient evaluator.

Not to be a smart ass Harry, but I'm very surprised that you are not
aware of this - these are standard questions on your yearly physical
evaluation form and if you visit a physician for whatever reason, it's
part of your intake interview by the attending nurse or assistant.

I believe, but I'm not sure, that it's a Federal law/policy/whatever
that was attached to the HIPA bill. I know it's state law and I would
be very surprised that your state doesn't have it.

Which is a whole other rant by the way. :)

They asked that in the hospital and they asked me for "three things we
can do to make your stay better"... The admitting nurse stood there
until I answered both.. I tried to snuff off the second but they
insisted on an answer...

Wizard of Woodstock wrote:
On Wed, 22 Jul 2009 07:56:35 -0400, H the K
wrote:

Wizard of Woodstock wrote:
On Wed, 22 Jul 2009 05:36:35 -0500, thunder
wrote:

On Wed, 22 Jul 2009 01:03:05 -0400, Captain Zombie of Woodstock wrote:


Harry is "special". He's exempt from both Federal and State laws
regarding these issues.
You know, I'm sure those clauses will be abused, and I really don't like
the sound of some of it, but these days, having a living will is as
prudent as having a regular will. Most of us find it uncomfortable
talking about death, but your loved ones do need to know your wishes
about "pulling the plug".
I'm not uncomfortable about it at all - I have a living will and very
specific instructions should I become incapacitated or unable to make
the decision on my own due to mental incapacity (save the jokes).

What bothers me is this ever growing intrusion into your personal life
by people who have no business being in it. In both MA and CT it's
almost as if they are trying to find something for their Social
Workers to do so they keep adding to the list.

Seriously, one of the questions is "do you feel safe". Ok, being the
jerk I am, my immediate response "No - the chances of obtaining a
terminal staph infection in your hospital are about 200% greater than
getting one at my home."

But it makes the point loud and clear. :)
When you visit your hospital, you are questioned by a social worker?

Really?

Either a social worker or the triage nurse - or if it's a physician
visit, the nursing assistant or patient evaluator.

Not to be a smart ass Harry, but I'm very surprised that you are not
aware of this - these are standard questions on your yearly physical
evaluation form and if you visit a physician for whatever reason, it's
part of your intake interview by the attending nurse or assistant.

I believe, but I'm not sure, that it's a Federal law/policy/whatever
that was attached to the HIPA bill. I know it's state law and I would
be very surprised that your state doesn't have it.

Which is a whole other rant by the way. :)


I was asked that question a year or so ago when I went through hospital
intake for my colonoscopy. That's the only time I've ever been asked.

No one at my doctor's office asks me those questions. All I am ever
asked at reception is "...same address, same phone, same insurance?"
and then I have to sign some form I've actually never read. It probably
gives permission to scavenge my toes for science.




--
A wise Latina makes better decisions than a dumb elephant.

Wizard of Woodstock wrote:
On Wed, 22 Jul 2009 08:32:03 -0400, "Eisboch"
wrote:

"Yogi of Woodstock" wrote in message
...
The laws are designed to ferret out domestic abuse or elder abuse. And
despite being annoyed by all this, I'm ok with it. I understand why
they ask these questions because they are covering their corporate
asses from being sued as the abuse reporting requirements are so
stringent.

But it keeps getting longer and longer and goes into areas where they
dont' need to be.

Years ago my nephew caught a hook in the earlobe while fishing with his
father.
They took him to the emergency room. DSS was called in. They thought the
kid
was being used as a target while practicing casting.

I believe it - with my youngest boy, ER visits were a matter of course
- kid just didn't know how to slow down - everything had to be as full
speed. :)

Now Harry the Idiot will be telling you how you abused your kid by
letting him have fun. They pretty much know me by name in the ER at our
local hospital!