[Hopefull2009]

Here is what I've seen in the short time I have been on the board.

Medical advice, is given on here all the time.

If a nurse posts something that happened "at work"...how do we know it happened at work and she isn't asking about herself, a friend of hers, a neighbor, etc?

Tons of threads are posted every day on how to better a procedure, someone that died under specific conditions and other nurses put in their two cents on what could have been done differently, who was to blame, who should be reported, not reported, etc.

I don't want the board to turn into ask-a-nurse either...but one has to wonder what the liability is between basic medical questions for oneself and someone taking advice on how to handle/do something at work that may or may not be correct.

[SMK1]

Nothing is perfect, but I give a lot of credit to the UNPAID people who spend a great deal of time and energy keeping the site running fairly smoothly with a minimum of fuss. I belong to a few other sites and the crap that goes on there on a day to day basis is enough to give me a headache just thinking about it. I feel that as an adult I can conduct myself with a degree of professionalism, self-respect and show similar respect to others. I expect the same from others. Those who don't like the students on the site or the NCLEX threads (mostly because you are far removed from that point in your life and no longer understand how all consuming it is while you are living it) stay away from those threads. I stay pretty much away from a lot of the Universal healthcare pro/con threads and a lot of political threads because virtually nothing new is being said (inmho). I have a finite amount of time to spend here so I look for the things that interest me and leave the rest alone. I appreciate that I don't have to wade through obscene language and popups and bash threads to get to the discussions that I like.

[Tweety]

Originally Posted by Hopefull2009

Here is what I've seen in the short time I have been on the board.

Medical advice, is given on here all the time.

If a nurse posts something that happened "at work"...how do we know it happened at work and she isn't asking about herself, a friend of hers, a neighbor, etc?

Tons of threads are posted every day on how to better a procedure, someone that died under specific conditions and other nurses put in their two cents on what could have been done differently, who was to blame, who should be reported, not reported, etc.

I don't want the board to turn into ask-a-nurse either...but one has to wonder what the liability is between basic medical questions for oneself and someone taking advice on how to handle/do something at work that may or may not be correct.

Good point.

The difference probably stems from the fact we are responsible for our own actions as licensed persons. In other words the BONs don't care that someone at Allnurses advised you do something because they are about "what would a reasonable and prudent decision be, etc.". There is a fine line sometimes between nursing advice/interventions and medical advice.

Probably a judge anywher isn't going to care much if you follow advice from an internet source personally either.

The ask-a-nurse sites, such as those from insurance companies have programs and logorhythms (sp?) they follow when people call for medical advice. Here, anyone can offer opinions and advice, and sometimes it's wrong. From an ethical standpoint I can see why the owner doesn't allow it.

Obviously we can't 100% screen those who on the sly try to get medical advice for themselves by pretending it's about a work situation. That's a pitiful act of despiration in my opinion and I feel sorry for people that would do that, with all the other good sites and sources out there.

[KarleeRN320]

I have learned so much at this site and appreciate everyones . The opportunity to hear from people all over the world is an education in itself. I have learned that no two people do the same procedure the same way and no two people interpret the same data the same way. The best part of it is....is that both those people can be right! I believe that the mods have a difficult job and I for one am glad they are here. I don't believe anyone has to be namby-pamby in their posting...just being courteous is all that is needed. I am happy that this site is here for me if I ever need to vent. I would feel comfortable doing that here, with my peers to validate my emotions. Anyway I am happy that I found this site.

[epiphany]

Nobody gave a second thought to giving this medical advice. Granted, OP never said it was about her, but there's some implication there. Just a thought.

http://allnurses.com/forums/f82/about-tb-60526.html

[sirI]

Bear in mind, that was 4 years ago. TOS have been revamped during these past 4 years.

As stated before, if any member questions whether a thread is TOS compliant, please utilize the report icon.

The volunteer staff do an exceptional job trying to apply TOS, catching spammers, removing profane threads/posts. But, we cannot possibly be everywhere all the time.

This thread has run its course, too.

Thank you for all the replies.