We have been trying to get this person to have one for a long time., and I am suggesting that it be done while they are in the hospital, because once they get out the will find excuses not to have it done.
Also if there is a nurse in the family, are they allowed to be attending to the family member while tha family member is in the hospital. I know that Doctors have a rule about being assigned to family members.
2006-11-05 15:53:04 · 3 answers · asked by alllovermusic 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Usually we dont do this. An elective outpatient procedure should be done as an outpt. There are a multitude of factors not the least of which is that a person should be healthy when having an elective procedure done, they should recover first from whatever has hospitalized them.
If you are serious then try to REALLY buddy up to the doc. You'll also have to get the patient to want to have it done. We dont do elective procedures on people who dont need them. The doc could help here as well,to convince the person its a good idea.
Best luck.
2006-11-05 16:00:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simply put if they are in the hospital, they should be hydrated with IV, as they need to fast and prep for that procedure (which is uncomfortable somewhat). The hospital is liable for allowing a non-hospital employee attending to the patient so that is a tricky one. There are NO clear rules on docs attending to family members if they are allowed to by the hospital.
2006-11-05 23:58:07 · answer #2 · answered by Chuck C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a colonoscopy is a procedure done in a clinic
if that person is dehydrated then that is what they be working on
2006-11-06 22:43:52 · answer #3 · answered by Terri L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋