Bloodborne pathogens

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I was wondering what the general consensus is on working with other medical staff that you know has any bloodborne diseases like hep b or hep c, or hiv. Do you feel these people should be working in the medical field? If you worked with someone for years and then discovered that they had one of these, would it change your relationship with them? Would you invite them over for dinner? Would you still be friends with them? Would you give them the cold shoulder at work and/ or refuse to work with them?

Just in general, how do you feel about the situation?

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Trouble

I am sorry to hear about your misfortune. Scince you disclosed that info to me then I will disclose to you. I found out through donating blood, I tested positive for Hepatitis C. I hope you and the rest of the forum don't think that I am ignorant about bloodborne pathogens. I have done quite a bit of reading on these subjects, particularly for hep c. I understand what you are saying about the dangers and the appropreate conduct for personal protection. Its just that I feel that others look down on people like us like we are scum. I hope you understand what I'm trying to say. Maybe, I'm being too judgemental about other people myself. Thats another reason I like to visit this forum, maybe I will learn something each time I visit.

Maybe something good will come out of both of our misfortunes.

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