To help improve techniques prior to opening a practice or in the final stages of earning their degree?
2006-12-25 11:54:21 · 7 answers · asked by natalie 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Community Service
I doubt it; most trainee surgeons operate on paying customers, asssisted by their mentor.
2006-12-28 14:44:11 · answer #1 · answered by Minmi 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You idea sounds genius and although hoping it would work, realistically it's probably not a good idea. Think about it. These doctors aren't exactly full fledged doctors yet. Which means most of them aren't insured for malpractice suits. Which we all know, does happen from time to time. With that being the case, the hospital they work in has to cover them, and from all the research I've done, unless you sign a waiver and it's still in "research" stage sponsored by "covance" or something, there is not a snowball's chance in hell of that happening.
But to play on that idea, suppose there is a hospital willing to do it. Would you seriously consider putting your entire life in someone else's hands for a procedure based on a physical appearance? Surely your life has more value than what society places on it. If not, it should honey. In one way or another, we are all beautiful!
2006-12-26 11:33:55 · answer #2 · answered by Hollynfaith 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, medical schools do not operate like dental schools in that sense.
Even after doctors graduate from medical school, they are still in training (residency) in their desired field/specialization. So you may get a procedure from someone who is still in training...not really practicing on you, but learning from others that are treating you and adding some parts to the procedure. However they don't seek out people just to practice on.
Also, cadavers during medical school are used to learn about anatomy and possibly practice suturing. I don't know of any that are getting face lifts and breast enhancements...or having their broken arm put in a cast.
2006-12-26 16:09:32 · answer #3 · answered by theresa4104 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that "all" doctors perform surgeries on deceased bodies...(Those who donate thier bodies to science, because they dont want the cost of a funeral).
So, if you want to donate your body, and maybe have it "specified" that its to be used for that purpose, it may get done...
But, living, there is not one chance that "any" doctor will do that, simply because too much liability, and malpractise suits...(Remember, these people are not "Doctors" yet, only trainees, and they dont need a law suit that will jeapordise thier careers early...they will have too many oportunities later in thier practise!).
I wish you well..
Jesse
2006-12-25 20:06:51 · answer #4 · answered by x 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to talk to a Medical School. I suppose they have to practice on someone unless they practice on cadavers
2006-12-25 20:44:27 · answer #5 · answered by ma 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
thats a very good question, but do you REALLY want to be a guinea pig its not like going to the beauty school to get your hair done you know
2006-12-25 22:10:21 · answer #6 · answered by vilynblackthorne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wish, I would so be "in"
2006-12-25 20:03:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋