Halfpt

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1. Male modesty double standard

   Halfpt replied to caregiver111's topic in 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, because she's perfectly comfortable with my nudity, t...

2. Male modesty double standard

   Halfpt replied to caregiver111's topic in 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 nurses (not ER) and came away from those experiences...

3. Male modesty double standard

   Halfpt replied to caregiver111's topic in 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 DUI!

4. Male modesty double standard

   Halfpt replied to caregiver111's topic in 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. http://www.abajournal.com/news/article/dwi_suspects_cant_automatically_be_subjected_to_blood...

5. Male modesty double standard

   Halfpt replied to caregiver111's topic in 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 every single time" as long as the patient is eith...

6. Male modesty double standard

   Halfpt replied to caregiver111's topic in 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 male.

7. Male modesty double standard

   Halfpt replied to caregiver111's topic in 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 witness/victims really appreciate the entourage. My apologie...

8. Male modesty double standard

   Halfpt replied to caregiver111's topic in 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 legitimate interest in being in the ER, be permitted...