ImaWonderer

okay ericsoln I read the posts and those are fair statements. Everyone needs to vent to someone in who is in a familiar position and has first hand knowledge of what goes on "behind the scenes" and not just what's in the brochure! I agree! I'm not di...

quote] Just because I choose to not change bedpans for a living doesn't mean I shouldn't be allowed to respond to a post. Actually, ImAWonderer, that's exactly what it means, the website is "allnurses.com", you're not a nurse, nor a "bedpan changer"...

You are absolutely wrong if you think that I or general public falls for as you say the smoke and mirrors of any sort of administration/management that happens in healthcare. Now that's pathetic. Policies/Issues/Concerns/DEBATE YES I SAID DEBATE conc...

ima, if you were a nurse, you would understand what we are talking about. we are not talking about just smiling or showing common courtsey. of course we do that. (well most of us) we are talking about the fact that we are being asked to do things for...

I'm very sorry that you are having such a hard time.......limpingaway.I can tell the frustration and hurt from your post. The healthcare field is just crazy right and is going through a lot of changes for various reasons.(some for the better.some for...

Why is this an either or situation? Doesn't EVERY industry aside from the post office and the DMV where you come in contact with other people have an element of customer service? If the teen flipping burgers for minimum wage is expected to smile and ...

Wow I have to say I find this thread very interesting. I am not in the medical field and have no desire to be. I must say from a patients perspective I find everyone being referred to as "nurse" when they are not is absolutely disturbing. No disrespe...

http://www.nytimes.com/2005/08/16/health/16dignity.html?_r=1&th=&emc=th&pagewanted=all Okay so I found a very intersting article along the lines of where this discussion is going. I'm not particularly a fan of the NY Times but this artic...

Hi...... and to sandracvrn This is a quick one...perhaps Ill go through and locate the skateboard incident but now from memory...... This teen was injured and was banged up from a skateboarding injury on his legs/knees. Im sure I used the word naked ...

I just read the great post by tbrd450.... I'm repeating myself but thats my point of why you cant let the fox guard the hen house. A doctor should not be able to just "pop in" to talk about a tv show Its to the point where the doctor doesnt care or i...

Let me be clear.........I am not for pushing an advocate on anyone who doesnt want one.I would WELCOME just as many men to go into the field as women. Actually I think it sounds like a great opportunity since men/boys often feel their modesty concern...

I too am LARGELY in favor of an advocate for the patient (seperate from the medical staff). Thing is I constantly hear medical professionals talk about how they are the advocate for the patient. The problem is the issue of the Fox guarding the hen ho...

Honestly I think anytime you get a group of women together this is the the type of stuff that happens........regardlss of the industry. I am female (not a nurse) lets face it this happens all the time.

Why has this subject seen a renewal of interest? I believe the interest has always been their but perhaps their hasnt been an outlet available in a structured way to vent these concerns. When it comes to patient modesty I believe millions of people h...

Great Post CaDad I have to say that I agree that yes Doctors/nurses etc see people at their best and worst. Yet so do police officers and they should not be able to use their authority to abuse people. Social Workers see and know the best and worst b...

Awesome posts !!!!! DONmd ....such a relief to see someone in the medical community that gets it. Lord Knows its rare. I just wanted to say my thoughts were the same when i read the comment about the patient being brought up from the OR naked. There ...

to ANGIE1011 Thank GOD for medical profesionals like you!!!!! I only wish I had someone....ANYONE looking out for me when I was the patient that ALoNE would have saved me from all these years of psychological/emotional trauma....

CeilingCat No..I dont undestand...exactly why is it hard to get permission or to at least ask the pateint if they are comfortable with someone watching. I totally understand to learn the skills you need nothing replaces actually observing and gettin...

AWESOME JOB betsRn Thank you For being an advocate and looking out for patients privacy and dignity:yeah::yeah:!!!!!!!

To CaDad The story you told about the guy w the banged up knee being exposed that way. I cant help but think that these people get off on using their position over people. I have no medical training but 1.why would you expose someone to that exte...

Quick question to poetnuknowit The medical professional who uncovers patients from Knee to chest even when it isnt neccassary...why exactly do you think she does it. Does she just not care? Is she being malicious or gets jollies from being able to ...

OK so I have a question for anyone here who wants to take it. For those who work in the medical field WHY are modesty issues routinely made light of or dismissed. Lets be be clear i'm not specifically making reference to gender I mean modesty in gene...

I was simply making reference to the topic concerning pt modesty in general....."What do you do or say to ease anxiety during the procedure?"These tips GO A LONG WAY in making just about ANY patient feel more comfortable...GEEZ

It must have taken alot for this 11 year old to tell his mom about the problem that he was having "down there." its shocking to me that the mom and doctor would then further mortify this kid by laughing at the situation. How would the mom feel if she...

Just making a general comment on Patient Modesty. Let me first say that i DO NOT work in the medical field. Why is this such a hard issue for medical professionals to understand? I am a healthy person so I have what I consider limited exposure to hos...