I have worked in the healthcare field and been a patient way to many times.... At the hospital; I have worked with amazing nurses male and female. And a few not so nice ones (they are rare) As a...
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Whoa this blew up big time. In the case of the Nurse that said it was her right to be in the room. When she was told to leave, she refused and as said she said it was her right. I asked the doctor,...
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Thank you ! We need nurses like you here... Many in my experiences take the "Im offended" stance. For me, I am comfortable with female providers as long as I am covered 100%, once it goes to...
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Personally If I was in the situation where there are only female staff, I would go to another practice/hospital. It isnt about the patient (me) or the healthcare staff being a "Jerk about it" what...
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I agree with that, if they cannot offer the services required, I can (and have) go to another practice. However with this particular practice KNEW ahead of time and had AGREED to the services needed....
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Ah before my disability I was on the student list to become a nurse at the school I was attending.... Plus being on a nurse’s website, I could get honest opinions FROM nurses already working in the...
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I was a male lab tech, I only see male heathcare professionals, due to the bs i have been put through. It is better for me to be upfront and say "Males only" before a female nurse (for example) tries...
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This one was awhile ago, I am overweight, and very honest about it. Some meds are given by weight, so I watch my vitals/medical very closely... The nurse had written my weight, about 100 lbs off from...