10 Responses to “Should I Go Private Or Risk Offending My Nurse?”

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   mystic_e said on Thursday, October 8, 2009, 18:28

   If you otherwise like the nurse/GP then its worth hashing it out.
   But it sounds like you are aware that this nurse is a wacko with a god complex. Some health professionals seem to forget that:
   a) Your body, your choice. Just because they think some course of action is the right one, doesn’t make it right for you and your situation
   b) They are human and make mistakes. No one person can possibly know every single thing about any one topic. And even if they did they would still make mistakes.
   And finally I am more than OK with doctors/nurses that disagree with the some of the policies and practice patterns set out by their professional agency. I could not possibly be more sick of doctors and nurses that can’t even be bothered to be AWARE OF THEM. Do you know how much effort most professional agencies put into keeping them informed. Disagreement is one thing, but willful ignorance that’s just wrong.
   Can you imagine a plumber trying to explain to a building inspector “Oh well I got my license 20 years ago and I never bothered keeping up with modern practices -the new ways aren’t better”. HA!
2. 

   ((AVON LADY)) said on Thursday, October 8, 2009, 18:56

   I’ve had a problem with a doctor before and what I did was just find another doctor. You don’t have to worry about offending her, just don’t schedule any more appointments (if you already have one scheduled just call the office and cancel. You don’t need a reason why) and contact your insurance about switching doctors.
   You can find a doctor you feel comfortable with and not worry about offending your current one.
3. 

   student midwife, mum of 3 :) said on Thursday, October 8, 2009, 19:06

   i think this is your health, your treatment and your fully entitled to go out get information and request they look at it. Infact at the clinic i work in they encourage people to do Research.
   If you feel what she is saying is wrong or different to what you have read, tell her and then go from them. if she says i disagree, or wont do what is recommended, then go and find alternative care.
   Let them call you what they wont, as your health and treatment is more important.
   it would be very unprofessional for her to cause a fuse, also she may just not be up-to-date on this particular issue, as modern day treatments etc change frequently.
   Are your finding from a credible site?
   is it medically back?
   is it biased from a manufacturer point of view?
4. 

   Toni L said on Thursday, October 8, 2009, 23:39

   The nurse should know what she’s talking about. But we all get things wrong sometimes, just go for a second opinion with a different nurse or doctor. If she’s going to penalise you for wanting a second opinion then she is in the wrong not you and you can report her if she becomes somewhat rude or abusive towards you.
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   jen said on Friday, October 9, 2009, 3:02

   Medical personnel are there to answer our questions. Maybe she can clarify something that you read, or bring more information to what it is you have found. I know that I am not a Dr. and never do I believe something that I have read without discussing it with my Dr.’s. If you do not trust her then that is a different story and you should get a new nurse, but do not presume that you know more than her just because you read something on line, in a book or in an article. That too is just some people’s opinion, just like your nurse’s.
6. 

   Lily said on Friday, October 9, 2009, 9:53

   i’m a nurse myself and appreciate to be told when i’m wrong, if not i would keep passing on that wrong information. If it happen to be a misinformation that can cause danger then please do say, i wouldn’t want to live with guilt of harming someone and also lose my license and i’m pretty sure she would agree.
7. 

   Roosh said on Friday, October 9, 2009, 13:25

   I would bring the subject up with her … not by waving a print out in front of her, but by saying something like… “I have heard/somebody told me/have read that ….” (whatever was on the web site). There may be a good reason for the contradiction.
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   ?????? + ?????????? 11?+4? ????? said on Friday, October 9, 2009, 19:00

   Just ask to see a different nurse. So what if you offend her – is she your friend? No? Then who cares.
   Or go see your GP and say – your nurse told me this, but I read this. Can you explain it to me.
9. 

   Ley said on Friday, October 9, 2009, 21:53

   if you’re worried then you should ask her. they’re used to being questioned by people all the time. it;s part of their job in a way.
   its always best to double check if you;re worried about something.
10. 

    ikilledu said on Saturday, October 10, 2009, 0:51

    If something is not correct tell them, dont be bragging just say” you may have a error here” or someting like that try not to cause offence but you should always say what you think.