Halfpt

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1. Male modesty double standard

   Halfpt replied to caregiver111's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Which explains "we're all professionals here," "you don't have anything I haven't seen before," or "you've nothing to be embarrassed about, I've done this countless times." While undoubtedly true,...

2. Male modesty double standard

   Halfpt replied to caregiver111's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I've tried really hard to remain respectful; is it too much to expect the same? Just a public member and reluctant patient who on a couple of occasions experienced healthcare administered by female...

3. Male modesty double standard

   Halfpt replied to caregiver111's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   No lawyer either but it does happen (forced catheterization): Police confiscate Indiana man's bodily fluids using forced catheterization | Police State USA TOO FAR: Forced Catheterization in

4. Male modesty double standard

   Halfpt replied to caregiver111's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Actually, according to the ABA via SCOTUS (at least for DWI), they need a warrant or consent for blood tests and I can't imagine urinalysis is any different....

5. Male modesty double standard

   Halfpt replied to caregiver111's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   My sincere apologies for offending you; not my intent. Guilty of ignorance otherwise I wouldn't be asking legitimate straightforward questions. And we are in complete agreement on "life trumps modesty...

6. Male modesty double standard

   Halfpt replied to caregiver111's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   And if it's anything like the nationally respected institution where I live, not a single ancillary staff member (who actually provides patient care) is

7. Male modesty double standard

   Halfpt replied to caregiver111's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   So it's okay for police to be present for a trauma patient, simply involved in a MVA, not a suspect, and what about HIPAA? And if the cops need evidence, don't they need a warrant? I'm sure...

8. Male modesty double standard

   Halfpt replied to caregiver111's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   But the question remains why the disparity in privacy/dignity afforded between male and female patients, regardless of whether their suspects or not? Would male police officers, assuming they had a...