Hello, I have an Advanced Care Directive but in all of my research, learned the ER can ignore it (it is on file there). My concern is if I was ever transported to ER deemed incompetant, how can my wishes of avoiding any type of genital or breast exposure be legally heeded to?
I will not recover and my quaility of life will not surive it. Been there, done that and not a day has passed that I am happy to be here. I want to ensure it never happens again
I realize the REASON it is done is qulaity of life but I also realize I know myself better than anyone and wish it to NEVER happen. Despite all I did to prevent it, while Mtn Biking, I had an accident
The Doctor can choose to ignore my legal document on fiel with the hospital and suffer NO legal ramifications , I am not saying he would. MY brother in law owns a surgery center, sister in law was an OB GYN neither knew how to ensure this not happening. My mind is made up.
Thanks so much for any advice. I appreciate being a part of this forum
Bryan not that it matters, but they can't legally refuse to treat you because you will not agree to be nude.
My Attorney friend (he is nothing like your typical Attorney, very caring and volutneers alot) agreed to go with me if I ever needed to go to the Hospital. They are also suppose to have a sign posted saying they cannot refuse treatment. Most of them state something to the effect you cannot be refused treatment if you cannot pay, (sic)
Are you ever going to get an annual pap smear or mammogram? If you are that adamant about it maybe you could get a medic alert bracelet. And most smart phones you can download an app called ICE (In Case of Emergency) where if you were found alone and unconscious medics might look at your phone to see who you are and might know about the ICE app. You could list specifics there. There are lots of screens on the ICE app, med list, allergy list, physicians, etc. I agree with some of the other posters on this thread that if exposing my chest can save my life and I am a viable human afterwards then go for it. If you have had a problem with something bad happening in the past that has caused you to feel this way I would suggest you talk to a therapist about it and try to work it out. Good Luck...
I think she was one of those people who are in a perpetual bad mood and I was going through my a-hole teenager years.... had it been serious, I'm sure I would have raised a comotion about it and gotten the (peepshow free) treatment.
Not sure what the laws up here in Canada are regarding refusing parts of treatment... I rarely go to the doctors anymore, & only go if it's something I cant fix myself (I've superglued many cuts shut rather than going in for stitches.) or won't clear up on its own.
3 ER visits in the last 15 years has been my medical history. (nothing serious enough to require surgery)
After five children, eleven surgeries and Heaven only knows how many medical exams and procedures, I have NO modesty anymore.
Seriously, I do understand why others may be more modest than I, and am zealous about protecting my patients' privacy; but the idea that death would be preferable to being "exposed" during a medical evaluation seems a little extreme to me. I hope the OP has not suffered some traumatic event associated with being handled inappropriately, and if she has, that she gets some help to overcome it. I can't imagine that her husband and family would worry more about the ER staff seeing her without clothes on than about whether she lives or dies.....
Yes it is extreme. But it seems I was just born this way, unfortunately. Nothing to pinpoint to work out
Thanks for the thoughts, I want the bracelet but wearing jewelry makes me clostrophobic. Iv'e tried. Yes I got a breast exam once, same feeling of doom..lingered for years but to a very low level. The lady who did it, by the way, was a casual acquaintace. I thought I'd feel more comfortable but I learned i need to be realy close friends before pulling that off. I exam myself instead.
I am glad you will do what is needed to save your life. You operate under the assumption it will be a viable life you life. For you and your family who loves you, that is the best option. Imho, it is not a one size fits all ....and we did not predict the outcome which resulted. The risks outweigh the benefit.
The Therapist and I couldn't pinpoint any traumatic event which caused it. I am just that way
With all due respect, it really sounds like you need a psychiatrist. I don't think allnurses is a place for you to come for advice, I believe your issues are far bigger than what anyone on here can offer you.
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No one can assure you your request. this issue is best discussed with your PCP and husband and documented in a living will that you carry in your handbag. Post Admin discussion, thread will remain closed to protect your privacy.
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Bryan not that it matters, but they can't legally refuse to treat you because you will not agree to be nude.
My Attorney friend (he is nothing like your typical Attorney, very caring and volutneers alot) agreed to go with me if I ever needed to go to the Hospital. They are also suppose to have a sign posted saying they cannot refuse treatment. Most of them state something to the effect you cannot be refused treatment if you cannot pay, (sic)