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Medical professionals - Moving someone in their wheelchair without asking if they want and consent for you to is no different from lifting me off my feet without asking if I want or charge for you to.
A mobility device is part of the person.
A mobility device is part of the person.
*consent, not charge
This is true of any touch. It's important to remember that it's not normal or okay to touch or handle our patients without permission, & that medical consent, like any other, must be affirmatively expressed, isn't implied by previous consent, & can be revoked at any time
"But that would mean I'd need to ask each time they see me even if I've examined them before?"
Yes. In fact, you should be explaining your intentions and requesting permission throughout an exam. (Human docs, PLEASE PERFORM MORE PHYSICAL EXAMS)
Yes. In fact, you should be explaining your intentions and requesting permission throughout an exam. (Human docs, PLEASE PERFORM MORE PHYSICAL EXAMS)
Maybe there's new pain.
Maybe you caused harm last time that you don't know about.
Remember also that our physical exams are actually a series of diagnostic tests, & the patient may provide crucial context if asked.
Also, it's basic respect for bodily autonomy.
Maybe you caused harm last time that you don't know about.
Remember also that our physical exams are actually a series of diagnostic tests, & the patient may provide crucial context if asked.
Also, it's basic respect for bodily autonomy.
This applies equally to nudity.
It's scary to be undressed in front of a doctor. It's scarier, the power imbalance bigger, & the feeling of vulnerability stronger when the doctor has you disrobe before meeting you.
Your schedule is less important than your patient's dignity
It's scary to be undressed in front of a doctor. It's scarier, the power imbalance bigger, & the feeling of vulnerability stronger when the doctor has you disrobe before meeting you.
Your schedule is less important than your patient's dignity
Speaking of invasions, knock AND WAIT FOR PERMISSION before entering an exam room.
*Especially if nudity is even remotely possible.*
The exam room is a private setting - how you treat that privacy signals how you regard your patient.
It's your office, it's their room.
*Especially if nudity is even remotely possible.*
The exam room is a private setting - how you treat that privacy signals how you regard your patient.
It's your office, it's their room.
We take INCREDIBLE liberties with our patients' bodies, in ways that impact their lives deeper and longer than most experiences they ever have.
This is a sacred trust.
We must be more aware of how we impact our patients physically, emotionally, & psychologically than they are
This is a sacred trust.
We must be more aware of how we impact our patients physically, emotionally, & psychologically than they are
We are caretakers, guides through unfamiliar territory, & translators of opaque language. We partner with patients to help navigate them through complex, scary, and risk-laden medical care.
We exist to serve the patient, not the other way around.
We exist to serve the patient, not the other way around.
The patient isn't the one being unreasonable by expecting to meet their medical provider before undressing.
