It is illegal for
a doctor to ask a
patient whether they own a gun.
A
health care provider or health care facility shall
respect a patient's right to privacy and should refrain from
making a written inquiry or asking questions concerning the
ownership of a firearm or ammunition by the patient or by a
family member of the patient, or the presence of a firearm in a
private home or other domicile of the patient or a family member
of the patient. Notwithstanding this provision, a health care
provider or health care facility that in good faith believes
that this information is relevant to the patient's
medical care
or safety, or safety or others, may make such a verbal or
written inquiry.
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