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1. Modesty Issues

   DonMD replied to ToryAdore's topic in Operating Room

   Argo, it's all about the patient, not the nurse. About treating them with privacy, modesty, dignity, and respect. And about respecting their wishes and needs as much as possible. Think of it like a cultural issue, and we're all about "cultural compe...

2. Modesty Issues

   DonMD replied to ToryAdore's topic in Operating Room

   SquirrelRN71 : I really appreciate that you try to maintain a person's modesty. Awareness of the problem is a big part. But often, you believe that you and your female colleagues are treating the patient well because you have a sort of cortical blind...

3. Modesty Issues

   DonMD replied to ToryAdore's topic in Operating Room

   tbrd450. EXCELLENT post. You brought up many, many points, all well and succinctly said. And you're right. A male patient who demands privacy and dignity is labelled as "difficult" or an ass. And he is ridiculed as being "silly" or childish. Meaning...

4. Modesty Issues

   DonMD replied to ToryAdore's topic in Operating Room

   The bottom line is that a man without pants is as exposed, in any position, as a woman in stirrups for a pelvic exam, and should be given as much privacy as we accord a woman in that situation. All patients need to be treated as if they are the most ...