One of my friends is sick, and her doctors told her that she needs surgery to get better. Yesterday she asked me if My dad could be her surgeon, because since she already knows my dad it will make her comfortable knowing that its him. However, is there a conflict of interest if my dad does become her surgeon? I know that my dad can never be my surgeon cuz they arent allowed to operate on family members. But what about friends? I didnt get a chance to ask my dad yet so im curious. please answer!
2006-06-21 04:48:55 · 8 answers · asked by shaygirlie06 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Maybe your dad can just be in the room with your friend. I don't know what is wrong with her but IF anything was to go wrong could you not blame your dad, and how would he feel after?
2006-06-21 04:55:06 · answer #1 · answered by mom of 2 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If your dad is qualified for the surgery, sure he can operate. No rules against that. Part of being a professional means performing in a professional manner - i.e. putting personal opinions on the side. Doctors are supposed to help people; just because he knows the patient, are you suggesting that he would help her more, or more to the point, help his other patients less because he doesn't have a personal relationship with them?
2006-06-21 11:56:21 · answer #2 · answered by bigsharkbait 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Technically there is no conflict of interest. On thing does your dad feel comfortable performing the surgery. If so then great if not, do not put your dad in that situation
2006-06-21 11:53:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your dad wants to do the surgery he most certainly can, but this may not be in the field he is specializing in. Only he can answer that question.
2006-06-21 11:52:30 · answer #4 · answered by nighttimewkr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course he's allowed....however, if he can't cure her, he'll feel terrible for the rest of his life knowing that he couldn't cure his daughter's friend. It's legal, but it's a moral issue that your dad will have to deal with.
2006-06-21 11:55:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think friends matter. I mean, the doctors can't really prove that your dad and your friend are friends at all. I don't think they'd do anything.
2006-06-21 11:53:18 · answer #6 · answered by goshimwaycool 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that will put alot of pressure on him but i think she should ask him her self maybe you could hint it to him a little see what he says dont make any promises to her though
2006-06-21 11:53:29 · answer #7 · answered by doodle 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's possible, but most would not recommend it. It might impair his judgement if he was cutting up someone he knew.
2006-06-21 11:52:59 · answer #8 · answered by Lord Sesshomaru 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋