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1. Patient Modesty

   creinkent replied to creinkent's topic in Operating Room

   I’m curious if the size of the hospital and if it is associated with a medical school has a bearing on maintaining pt "modesty" in the OR suite. Thoughts? Is it OK to tell the pt that their dignity will be protected – whether it is or not? Is it ...

2. Patient Modesty

   creinkent replied to creinkent's topic in Operating Room

   Wow - what a great response. Just to let everyone know, the pt "was" 60 yrs old, her husband had died a year ago, her brother was coming in from out of state and she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. She was going into surgery (first time ever - ...

3. Patient Modesty

   creinkent replied to creinkent's topic in Operating Room

   Yes - that is a good blog as well as the "Naked" companion blog. ICEYspots - have you had any experience with this?

4. Patient Modesty

   creinkent replied to creinkent's topic in Operating Room

   It could be, but it is also maybe coming from fear.

5. Patient Modesty

   creinkent posted a topic in Operating Room

   Want to get feedback about how we all handle pt concerns about modesty and/or being naked as part of surgery. Concerns about who sees them and for how long? Why do they need to be naked? When is the gown removed, etc? How much do you tell them? How d...

6. Patient modesty concerns pertaining to surgery

   creinkent posted a topic in Operating Room

   Want to get feedback about how we all handle pt concerns about modesty and/or being naked as part of surgery. Concerns about who sees them and for how long? Why do they need to be naked? When is the gown removed, etc? How much do you tell them? How d...