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You hit on a very uneasy and difficult subject that has been discussed in several other blogs, both from the pt's perspective and of course the nurse or murse's perspective. PT perspective: Some don't care, usually because they have ongoing, continu...

If a PT does not want to be cathed what is the problem? I recently took a neighbor to the hospital and you would not believe the hoopla it caused when he refused to have a foley. he has the right, he was not unconsciousness or in any way incapacitate...

Megan121-don't you think that makes things worse? Now the poor male pt has to contend beig exposed to two females-UG, whats a guy to do.? This double standard of giving privacy and modesty consideration to females pt's and ignoring their male counter...

Hmmmm-It amazes me that a few of the posters here don't get what the instructor is trying to get across, that is how the PT feels when they are subject to being bathed by someone they don't know. I find it amazing how a few think there is somehow a ...

HM2vikingRN, Actually I see nothing wrong with what you did, what you did do was give the patient the consideration of her modesty, an admirable quality if I say so myself-a quality I wish the female nurses had more of for male PT's.

WilliamD, I am a male and I demand it all the time as do a lot of other males. I think you may be surprised how many times this request is actually made. What happens though is the male PT is either ignored, ridiculed, or told it is not possible rega...

Hi you guys: A few comments if AI may: First and foremost I am gratified that female nurses addressing male modesty and privacy issues is a huge statement on how things are changing and I for one am sincerely gratified and gratified on your taking p...

hmmmm-your right-and personally, I am a Dad and me and my sons all preferred the circumcision. I did take the time to ask them what they thought and so you have it, Most guys prefer it also-it would be different if it was otherwise.

I for one am ticked and angry that this so called Doctor made statements so demeaning to males. And it galls me no action was taken against her either. The majority of men will not go to the Doctor or Hospital because we just do not want the hassle ...

I agree , the article did not address the huge difference between male and female modesty issues but did point to some of the reasons and observations on how some in the profession behave in a very stressful environment. It was not condoning but expl...

Hi Again: There is an excellent article in this monthly nurses magazine and it hit it on the head on several areas. What I found amazing is that several of the behavioral characteristics discussed apply to other industries lol. Like the one character...

Hiyas all: I have commented on several other blogs regarding this forum and I have to add a few comments on this one. First and foremost I am a rep for a hospital supply company and I see tons everyday! Not only in the Hospital but in Private practic...

I find discussions like these, on boards like this ,furthers the education of everyone who participates. DonMD hit the nail on the head in so many areas I don't know what I want to comment on :-] None the less, I was also reading another topic " Wha...

To RetiredToSoon: Your post deals directly with how a lot of men feel about females nurses also. How interesting. As someone who works with the medical field daily, I am always, always amazed at why this confusion exists. In a perfect androgynous wo...

Yes I know, locks on the door, what is up with that!!! But my Doctor is Indian ( From India) and perhaps it is a culture thing ! None the less, It did take me a while to find a Doctor who did understand-, the things that happened actually happened!

Hi Advo-kate2: That was really well written and I think you hit the nail on the head. I might also add , for a lot of people ,it is their first experience in a hospital setting like this. Traumatising does not actually convey the full impact a lot of...

I just can't resist adding to the statement from ImaWnderer!! All of this conversation really boils down to just getting treated with some dignity, I immediately thought the same thing, why doesn't poet say something to the other Nurse? I hate to be ...

Just a note: I work for a company that provides medical supplies to Hospitals and Private practice so I am in your environment everyday. I get a pretty wide overview on hospitals and private practice and as much exposure as I have had I am always ...

WOW-some pretty articulate and well founded o observations to be sure: Unfortunately ,I agree with cul2. Males are generally discriminated against. They are lied to and given false information regarding the availability of males nurses ( or female nu...

Great Questions poet!!!For the family Doctor(s): Yes *Daughter ( RN) and Wify have Their own female Doctor *Son and I have our own Male Doctor And just so everyone knows, there is a whole other matter for discussion regarding private practice, I can ...

Stone age,? really? It's unreal you can say that if you have read the blogs on the topic and the issues we are discussing. Of course trauma and lifesaving are of the utmost importance, and who cares what anyone's gender is , but, and there is a big...

I do believe you hit the nail on the head. I do have several nursing instructor friends who do tell me more and more males are joining the ranks, but yes it is slow but increasing .I personally think gender saturatwed professions are disappearing wh...

Well I can certainly tell you were traumatized lol, I get that and I want you to know if I was your husband I would have done all I could to prevent your experience! I was shocked at what you wrote. Just to digress for a moment, it is simply outrageo...

TO: ImaWonderer: Wow: You hit it dead on the head!!!!!! I also am tired of the nurses saying " They have seen it all" also!!!! Ir would be easier if they also were nude in the room with me while they were doing their job, I think I might just feel a ...

Just a comment ladies: I realize that your all saying its clinical and all, but for the PT is is extremely embarrassing and all your explanations do not reflect the extreme discomfort , physically and emotionally, having someone you don't know see yo...