Do you think this law is fair in regards to healthcare workers in Illinois? - Page 3

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  1. Aug 23, '11 by
    That law is certainly justified!
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    Aug 23, '11 by
    If the people have actually been covicted, then they should not be practicing and I have no trouble with them losing their licenses. Life does not (and should not) always offer second chances.
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  3. Aug 23, '11 by
    Personally, I am in support of this law. I don't want a sexual predator or someone that committed battery to treat me or my family.
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  4. Aug 23, '11 by
    Quote from adoglover
    Here in Illinois today, a law just went into effect, revoking any health care professional who practice under a license or certificate from working in the health care field who were convicted of sexual assault, misdemanor battery against a patient, or any forcible felony against a patient. Many practicing doctors and nurses alike lost their Illinois license...Do you feel that this law is justifiable, or do you think that those who were convicted should be given a second chance especially if they were not a multiple offender. Would like to hear other people views on this issue.
    I'm ok with any health care professional in any State having their license/certificate revoked for the 3 offenses you listed.
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  5. Aug 23, '11 by
    Overall, I'm in favor of it, but there needs to be an appeal process. Isn't it possible that someone could be unjustly accused & convicted of battery in the performance of their duties?

    Battery: unlawful use of force on somebody: the unlawful use of any physical force on another person, including beating or offensive touching without the person's consent
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  6. Aug 23, '11 by
    One of the doctors or surgeon i cant recalled argued that by revoking his license, they were sentencing him to double jeopardy because he had already had punishment taken upon his license, but ultimately was still able to practice......Also, there are healthcare workers who do some pretty shady stuff to their patients that are in their care, but yet have to be caught. Its wrong to abuse someone in your care, but some healthcare workers do it all the time, like when a relative of mines was in the hospital, the nurse came over to her and starting doing procedures on her without her consent while she was in her right state of mind, but she so happened to be sleep. Startled, she hit the nurse in the face. Is it safe to say that the nurse assaulted her by touching on her without her consent?
  7. Aug 23, '11 by
    Quote from llg
    If the people have actually been covicted, then they should not be practicing and I have no trouble with them losing their licenses. Life does not (and should not) always offer second chances.

    How would you feel if a health care worker taking care of you were convicted of assault or battery against someone THAT WAS NOT A PATIENT? Do you think they should get another chance?
  8. Aug 23, '11 by
    Quote from adoglover
    How would you feel if a health care worker taking care of you were convicted of assault or battery against someone THAT WAS NOT A PATIENT? Do you think they should get another chance?
    NO

    Assault is assault is assault....... Is Joe Bob Smith's life worth less? NO..... Could Joe Bob become a patient, and then be more "worthy" of having his attacker not working on him? NO.....

    Why this defense of felonious criminals ?
  9. Aug 23, '11 by
    Quote from adoglover
    One of the doctors or surgeon i cant recalled argued that by revoking his license, they were sentencing him to double jeopardy because he had already had punishment taken upon his license, but ultimately was still able to practice......Also, there are healthcare workers who do some pretty shady stuff to their patients that are in their care, but yet have to be caught. Its wrong to abuse someone in your care, but some healthcare workers do it all the time, like when a relative of mines was in the hospital, the nurse came over to her and starting doing procedures on her without her consent while she was in her right state of mind, but she so happened to be sleep. Startled, she hit the nurse in the face. Is it safe to say that the nurse assaulted her by touching on her without her consent?

    You don't need a license to "F" someone up. Being on a list won't keep it from happening, but the punishments for successive offenses increase- and that is a VERY good thing.... These people choose to hurt people. The law chooses to protect people. Why should someone have the chance to hurt someone again?
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    Aug 23, '11 by
    Quote from adoglover
    how would you feel if a health care worker taking care of you were convicted of assault or battery against someone that was not a patient? do you think they should get another chance?

    no way!
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