gay and lesbian people should be granted legal hospital visitation rights when their partner is hospitalized?
2006-06-11 09:36:03 · 20 answers · asked by gabriel_zachary 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I asked the question because my partner and I have had problems with this and thus had to constantly tell the nurses and doctors that it was okay for the other to be in the room, to visit, to be there for tests, and so on. We had to give our permission and over and over again the nurses and doctors said that if we had been family members or legally recognized as a 'family' or 'couple' that it wouldn't be a problem. But for legal reasons, they do as they do. I have had a few conversations with some folks who tell me that I shouldn't be allowed because religiously our 'family' or 'couple' is wrong and against their religion so I have no right to even ask for the legalities of the problem to be resolved.
2006-06-11 12:35:37 · update #1
as my Buddhist Philosophy teacher used to say, "Absol-freakin'-lutely!"
In fact, hospital visitation should be granted to anyone whom the hospitalized person wants to be visited by. In the case of a homosexual couple, this should be a no-brainer.
2006-06-15 09:18:41 · answer #1 · answered by Heron By The Sea 7 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Well, the only time I've seen visitation be denied someone, it was a straight couple. Her boyfriend was denied visitation, but not by the hospital, by her parents. Never heard of a hospital denying visitation. That couple solved their dilemma by visiting a lawyer and having power of attorneys written up. Yeah, they could have gotten married easier, but they were stubborn. You and your partner can do the same(also do a will) or your parents(or sibling) will remain your next of kin and decide everything in case you are incapable of choosing yourself. I actually did this after my divorce, because my parents were divorced and would have never agreed on anything. I gave my best friend legal say in everything, including my children, just in case. It is a safety net, and I think it is important!
2006-06-11 10:03:40 · answer #2 · answered by jenn_a 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gay and Lesbian is Abomination in religion it is against nature and Gods will. God created man and woman for a reason not man and man. Gay and lesbian will never be happy because it is against nature and there are so many things they will not be able to do that a man and woman can, no matter who hard they try !
2006-06-11 09:56:14 · answer #3 · answered by Sonyadora 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes why should anyone be denied the right to visit...if it's what the patient wants. Barring of course indecent behavior or if the patient is contagious and might infect any that visit.
2006-06-11 09:46:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
according to my religion (Christianity), it says nothing about not permitting hospital visitation rights.
according to my personal point of view, If people are legally a 'couple' (ie married, civil union), they should be allowed hospital visitation rights.
2006-06-11 09:54:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hahahaha Anakin...your answer was so funny.....I dont understand this question...does it say at the door of the hospital that if your gay/lesbian you're not allowed in there? Ive said it before and I'll say it again...."why do gays/lesbians feel that they have to SHOUT to the world their sexual preference?" I could care less who sleeps with who....but I LOVE YOUR ANSWER ANAKIN...THATS AN ORIGINAL...
2006-06-11 10:37:02 · answer #6 · answered by celine8388 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that's a hospital policy... nothing to do with spirituality, does it?
But if you insist, then I see no problem with it. Just get your 'okay' from the head nurse. LOL.
2006-06-11 09:41:37 · answer #7 · answered by Arf Bee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think gay rights groups should fire their public relations people and stop promoting the issue as "gay rights" and call it "cohabitational rights" that include anyone who cohabitates, regardless of marital status.
It is legitimate to provide benefits ("rights") to anyone who is in a co-dependent or cohabitational relationship, but narrowing the issue to "gay rights" is silly and is a loser, politically speaking.
2006-06-11 09:46:39 · answer #8 · answered by Left the building 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
im not a religious person,but a partner is a partner whether you are gay or straight,and should have the same rights as everyone
2006-06-11 09:43:37 · answer #9 · answered by smiler 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The words hospital gay and or lesbian don't appear in my or any other bible..so I don't guess it matters very much...go back try the part about love thy neighbor...
2006-06-11 09:53:11 · answer #10 · answered by MorogSkut 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋