Question about the doctors.

[muncheemama]

I went to the doctor on my own when I was 16 to obtain birth control, and My mom didnt have to be there and the doctor couldnt tell her. I told her, it wasnt a big deal, but doc cant tell, if he does, sue the shit out of him.

[kronick]

unless hes a crooked doctor, you will be 100% safe.

[ardavey]

my friend had some weird swollen shit on her neck, and the doctor asked her if she smoked. but that could have been just the standard rhetoric of questions and she was all paranoid.

look up the word rhetoric

[Srendaen]

mhhh I always mention it, you never know if it might have something to do with your symptoms. indirectly or directly. let the professional decide.

then again. over here it's no biggy so what you say doesn't have similar consequences as anywhere else.

depends maybe on how pally you are with the doc.
good luck either way.

[Lightitup44]

Just look into his eyes and give him a nice wink!

-peace

[DrGonzo]

its better that the doctor knows aboot it. just say, yeah I smoke weed recreationally, if he asks how often then tell him. Cuz you never know, you might be prescribed something that causes you to break out in miniature Katie Courics all over your face if it gets mixed with weed...trust the pro on this one. As your doc he's not allowed to disclose anything about you or the appointment.

[Gothen]

Yeah, they can't do shit. When I shattered my hand from hitting a locker, the 3rd or 4th question the specialist asked was, "Do you smoke?" I reply, "...not cigarettes." "What do you smoke?" "Cannabis."

Then, when I was about to be put under for the surgery the nurse asked if I did any drugs recreationally I said cannabis. Then I asked why they ask that question so much nowadays. She said, "Well...there was just recently (this was 2 and a half months ago, mind) a study done that shows that if you...say...smoke a joint just before going under, you could die. The drug that puts you to sleep could react with the THC chemicals in a bad way, and end up stopping your heart." I was like, "WEEEEELLLL, good thing I didn't smoke a joint before this. WHY DIDN'T MY FRIGGIN' DOCTOR TELL ME THAT BEFORE HAND!??!" =)

[oldhippie56]

Well, if they draw blood they will know anyway, what they gonna do? Tell them.

[kronick]

Definitions of rhetoric on the Web:

* Using language effectively to please or persuade
* The art of effective expression and the persuasive use of language.

i believe he use the word in the correct context.

[sToNeDpEnGuIn420]

Well i went to the doctors yesterday, The things on my neck were just lymph nodes. And for my stomach they drew blood, and said to try this mylanto things that i got. He didnt ask about drugs or anything tho.