Hi Naturally Healthy People!
Today's post comes from a medical publications group. Some good information for doctor's and patients to keep in mind!
Love & Light,
Alison x
New ethical guidance from the GMC says that doctors have to set aside religious and personal beliefs that compromise patient care. The guidelines say that:
- If wearing a face veil impedes your communication with patients, you will have to remove it.
- You can't refuse care before or after a procedure because you disapprove of it - for example, abortion or ritual circumcision of baby boys.
- You don't have to do abortions but must tell patients how they can find another doctor who can carry out the procedure. The patient mustn't be left with "nowhere to turn," so if she can't arrange to see another doctor you should make arrangements for an alternative doctor to take over her care.
- If you are the only person who can legally sign a cremation form as the medical attendant, you can't refuse to do it.
Patients who are Jehovah's Witnesses should be asked about their attitude to blood and blood products. Details of hospitals and doctors specialising in "bloodless" medical procedures are available from their organisation, Watch Tower Society.
Holistic Doctor on Line is the blog of Dr Alison Grimston, a United Kingdom GP and spiritual healer who works with animals and people. Here she offers insights and information on integrating the best of complementary and scientific medicine in human and animal care.
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