steel609 Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 Doctors vs Gun ownersDoctors (A) The number of physicians in the U.S. is 700,000.. (B) Accidental deaths caused by Physicians per year are 120,000. © Accidental deaths per physician is 0.171 Statistics courtesy of U.S. Dept of Health and Human Services. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Now think about this: Guns (A) The number of gun owners in the U.S. is 80,000,000. (Yes, that's 80 million) (B) The number of accidental gun deaths per year, all age groups, is 1,500 © The number of accidental deaths ;per gun owner is .000188 Statistics courtesy of FBI So, statistically, doctors are approximately 9,000 times more dangerous than gun owners Remember, 'Guns don't kill people, doctors do' FACT: NOT EVERYONE HAS A GUN, BUT ALMOST EVERYONE HAS AT LEAST ONE DOCTOR We must ban doctors before this gets completely out of hand! Out of concern for the public at large, I withheld the statistics on lawyers for fear the shock would cause people to panic and seek medical attention! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longitude Zero Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 The medical profession hates it when you bring up the possibility of "medical misadventures." That is the actual term many friends in the health industry use to describe health professionals killing their patients. Amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Microgunner Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 My Dr. is a gun owner so I'd guess he's a double whammy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asmurff Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 The insurance people understand this, which why I can get Liability/Self Defense Insurance for 175 a year, what does a doctor pay in malpractice insurance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longitude Zero Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 Depending on the speciality it can be astronomical. OB/GYNS in my area have patients sign a 15 page disclaimer. Many other specialities have their own that patients sign or they are not accepted as patients.It is not uncommon for folks with high risk situations to not be able to find a primary care physician. Double edged sword!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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