2006-07-13 14:44:16 · 10 answers · asked by deg20 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Probably. But I don't think they are. Ironic, don't you think?
2006-07-14 22:10:56 · answer #1 · answered by Zabela 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Health care workers are the same as anyone else in the general population. We face the same life issues (both positive and negative) and health problems as anyone else. A patient would not question whether or not their physician/nurse had diabetes. Generally a patient who smokes who has asthma and/or COPD does not question their health care provider who also smokes as to the reason why the health care provider smokes. Is it wrong then for a health care worker to also be diagnosed with a mental illness? No. It can be beneficial in many ways if the provider allows it to be, in allowing the provider to relate to and understand the consumer/patient. If the provider is compliant with medications and therapy and is stable while providing care, this should not be a problem. I would have a bigger problem with a surgeon who has had uncontrolled diabetes for years and whose eyes, hands and feet have now suffered the devastating effects of the disease - I would question that individual performing procedures, yet we don't question "medical illnesses" only psychiatric ones. Maybe this is why society as a whole continues to view mental illness as a separate entity - we who "suffer"... We who have an illness have not learned to recognize mental health illnesses as being in the same category as any other physical ailment.
2006-07-13 15:07:43 · answer #2 · answered by apowlst 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Interesting idea! Unfortunately, I don't think it would work. Most therapists have taken a lot of courses and tests to practice and they know how to cover up anything but the worst of mental illness. Have you ever noticed the number of people who have been through a tramatic or life altering episode in their lives? They freqently say they want to become a therapist so they can help others. Same goes for former alcoholics and drug users. They always want to be a therapist 'cause they've been there.
2006-07-13 15:04:21 · answer #3 · answered by wolfmusic 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After the day I had today I think i have to be mentally ill to work there
2006-07-14 17:24:23 · answer #4 · answered by STEVE M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. They should be going through tests every so often to see if they have the overall stability to handle people. Would you feel comfortable with someone that is not up to par with things? Not me especially if I'm the one trying to get some care.
2006-07-13 14:54:28 · answer #5 · answered by B-Truth 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes and if they don't have mental illnesses they should not get the job.
As my Italian grandfather used to say about the clergy "If they no play-a the game, they no make-a the rules."
2006-07-14 05:33:42 · answer #6 · answered by bubbacornflakes 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i feel that they should be screened but just about everyone have issues there are alot of people because of the world we live in going through mental problems and it depends on how deep there issues are and will it effect there work.
2006-07-13 15:01:50 · answer #7 · answered by princess a 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
good question!But I have no answer because I am mentally ill
2006-07-13 14:59:06 · answer #8 · answered by changeling 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
2006-07-13 14:50:20 · answer #9 · answered by allhopelost6 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes ,, they should go through mental and physical tests..
2006-07-13 15:10:25 · answer #10 · answered by purple 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋