On Wed, 22 Jul 2009 09:35:29 -0400, "Just wait a frekin' minute!"
wrote:

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..

ROTFL!!!

You want to go out sometime next week - chase some bluefish?

On Wed, 22 Jul 2009 09:45:01 -0400, H the K
wrote:

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.

Maybe Maryland has different laws and/or it's a state/local thing.

I know it's the same in MA as it is in CT.

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.

Interesting.

It probably gives permission to scavenge my toes for science.

Harry - we've had our disagreements on a lot of things, but dude - you
really shouldn't leave a high fast curve ball hanging out in the
middle of the plate. :)

Wizard of Woodstock wrote:
On Wed, 22 Jul 2009 09:45:01 -0400, H the K
wrote:

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.

Maybe Maryland has different laws and/or it's a state/local thing.

I know it's the same in MA as it is in CT.

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.

Interesting.

It probably gives permission to scavenge my toes for science.

Harry - we've had our disagreements on a lot of things, but dude - you
really shouldn't leave a high fast curve ball hanging out in the
middle of the plate. :)


Shows just how stupid Harry is. ANYBODY who has any sense on things
legal, would never, EVER sign anything without reading it.

Wizard of Woodstock wrote:
On Wed, 22 Jul 2009 09:45:01 -0400, H the K
wrote:

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.

Maybe Maryland has different laws and/or it's a state/local thing.

I know it's the same in MA as it is in CT.

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.

Interesting.

It probably gives permission to scavenge my toes for science.

Harry - we've had our disagreements on a lot of things, but dude - you
really shouldn't leave a high fast curve ball hanging out in the
middle of the plate. :)



I'm neither worried nor insecure about comebacks.


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

Wizard of Woodstock wrote:
On Wed, 22 Jul 2009 09:35:29 -0400, "Just wait a frekin' minute!"
wrote:

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..

ROTFL!!!

You want to go out sometime next week - chase some bluefish?

Maybe we should just go Whale watching! Sure not to see any frekin'
Whales, but we may just fall into some Bluefish snerk

Sounds pretty good, let me see how it goes.

On Wed, 22 Jul 2009 10:13:46 -0400, H the K
wrote:

Wizard of Woodstock wrote:
On Wed, 22 Jul 2009 09:45:01 -0400, H the K
wrote:

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.

Maybe Maryland has different laws and/or it's a state/local thing.

I know it's the same in MA as it is in CT.

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.

Interesting.

It probably gives permission to scavenge my toes for science.

Harry - we've had our disagreements on a lot of things, but dude - you
really shouldn't leave a high fast curve ball hanging out in the
middle of the plate. :)

I'm neither worried nor insecure about comebacks.

Tht's wht I like about you Harry.

No sense of humor.

"NotNow" wrote in message
...
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!

Which of her bones have you broken lately

Don White wrote:
"NotNow" wrote in message
...
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!

Which of her bones have you broken lately




I hear he got her a job as the "human girl cannonball" at the local circus.

"You'll have lots of fun," he told her.


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

"H the K" wrote in message
m...
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?



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

Social Worker union requirement.

"Wizard of Woodstock" wrote in message
...
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. :)

The doctor's office does not ask here in Californicated. Been to the
doctors 3 times in the last 3 weeks. Going for the blood work later today.
But is a torn meniscus in the knee, so maybe they do not think that is life
threatening.