Several years ago the AMA took a strong position againt pharm co's giving "gifts" etc to physicians. Conflict of interest was the number one thing sited, it isn't ethical etc. The fact remains that...
It is a sad state of affairs when you will put your dog to sleep so it doesn't suffer but will put your grandmother through the most horrendous medical treatments to keep her
DoctorRN replied to threesacharm's topic in Ob/Gyn
You didn't misunderstand, I meant parents freaking out about the sugar water AND about the personel. Pretty much anyone freaking out about anything. I am a strong proponent of everyone just relaxing...
DoctorRN replied to threesacharm's topic in Ob/Gyn
I didn't suggest it was "even necessary" to do it, just said it wasn't necessary to freak out about it. Breastfeeding is always a learning experience for the baby and most of the time for the mother...
DoctorRN replied to threesacharm's topic in Ob/Gyn
Don't wait until you are in labor to present your birth plan to the staff. Write up your birth plan and go talk to the nurse manager of the department. Years ago before we instituted couplet care, the...
Falsifying documentation ie filling out assessments before a patient arrives is a great way to lose your nursing license. I am pretty sure it is somewhere in the guidelines of your board of nursing...
AMBOO, All hospitals have a chain of command to follow. When you attempted to call the physician and could not reach him you should have instituted your chain of command to help resolve the issue....