iggy1971

iggy1971 specializes in medical-neuro icu.

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1. I was slapped by a doctor!

   iggy1971 replied to cluelessRN81's topic in General Nursing

   Pressure makes no difference, TOUCHING someone uninvited is by law defined as "Battery". The language and tone is verbal "Assault". And witness are all the evidence you need.

2. I was slapped by a doctor!

   iggy1971 replied to cluelessRN81's topic in General Nursing

   Ok, my first question is: If he treats co-workers this way, how is he treating his patients? Personally, I have a temper and probably would have cleaned his clock. However, he has physically assaulted you and you can (and SHOULD) bring charges of bat...

3. New nurse here...slapped today by patient.

   iggy1971 replied to Bonny619's topic in General Nursing

   First of all, being "Old and frail" does not make you immune to the consequences of your actions if you are in your right mind. The law is the law, period. You do not have to tolerated abuse at your job. You have the right to refuse to care for her a...