Should doctors, paramedics, nurses and other medical workers be allowed to help members of their own family?

by Dave The Canuck Posted 2012/06/20 01:48:57

Related Topics: Family, Nurse, Doctor, Doctors, Workers, Medical

Read More

23 votes
Read all 15 opinions
View Results and Demographics + View Demographics

Loading Demographics... Click an icon to see demographic results Display unknown and private
	Yes	20 votes	87%
	No	3 votes	13%

Add a comment above

cmdrbnd007 2012/06/20 13:38:20

Yes

I think it all depends on what you mean by treat. As a nurse I know I would not want to be in the OR if there was a family member laying on the table. You need clear heads in moments of emergency and if it is you loved one I do not think you can be that dispassionate. However, if you are talking about care outside of the ER or the OR I do not see any real reason why they should be excluded.

reply
Vijay Pawar 2012/06/20 10:18:27

Yes

I am YES but do they want to ?

reply
baxter 2012/06/20 09:46:32

Yes

I cant see why not they should be aloud to do it

reply
Lady J. Murderess 2012/06/20 09:27:21

Yes

who better to treat someone than the one who knows you the best? they know your medical issues and so fourth. i hope

reply
scoobydooby 2012/06/20 06:49:44

Yes

Why not?

reply
atomikmom 2012/06/20 06:33:14

Yes

I am a Retired Nurse!! and i care for my elderly Maw and Uncle

reply
rockyjr5 2012/06/20 04:48:37

Yes

Especially if it's an emergency.

reply
cmdrbnd007 to rockyjr5 2012/06/20 13:39:44

That might be the absolute worst time for them to be involved. In an emergency clear heads need to prevail and if your mind is clouded by emotions because it is a loved one you might hesitate or fail to make the right call.

reply
Dave The Canuck 2012/06/20 04:22:14 (edited)

No

+1
It would be too emotional for the worker. If there was no one else available and it was the only way to save the family's life, that would be a different story. In most cases, however, no.

reply
Queen B 2012/06/20 04:14:07

Yes

+1
If it's a matter of life and death....then of course.

reply
BubblyBlonde 2012/06/20 02:41:35

Yes

But that would be a stressful job.

reply
Mrkando 2012/06/20 02:32:10

Yes

But only if they are able to remain professional about it. That would require some detachment and only the medical diagnosis would be their concern. If they could not detach themselves then they should not be part of the team trying to help them.

reply
♒ßεllεchεvεllε®♒ 2012/06/20 02:07:54

No

+1
There are psychological, in addition to legal, ramifications.

reply
The Elitist Libtard SodaJerk 2012/06/20 01:51:54

No

+1
Unless, they are the only one's available to do so. Otherwise, you risk emotion clouding judgment.

reply
HarleyCharley 2012/06/20 01:50:01

Yes

+1
of course....

reply