I do not want to discourage my cousin, but I am afraid that he will be denied a surgeon's licence after all of his hard work because of his bipolar disorder. Do they allow individuals with bipolar disorder to practice medicine?
2006-12-27 16:48:06 · 9 answers · asked by * 4 in Health ➔ Mental Health
i think that's okay..i myself had been diagnosed as bipolar but i'll be finishing school this march with flying colors..and did you know that there are actually a lot of succesful bipolar people now?..i know one, a lawyer and she had been excelling in her work..so, i think he can do it..its only the mood which swings but the thought processes remain intact..
2006-12-27 17:04:48 · answer #1 · answered by gilly 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hmm. That's a tough one, I have bipolar disorder and I have more or less overcome most of the loud symptoms through medication and understanding...but there is no cure and it WILL affect jop performance on some level. In almost all occupations I'd say if properly controlled, the sufferer can do fine. That being said, I'd say surgeon would NOT be one of them. Too much at stake.The disorder often times gives you a very low stress tolerance, and I can't think of a more stressful job. Tell him to be a family doctor...that should be more manageable. Or a psychiatrist! He would have a lot of experience that many psychatrists seem to lack on relating with patients.
I don't think they can deny you medical license if you have bipolar disorder if your symptoms remain mostly controlled. Besides, if you show proficiency in med school (no easy task)...you probably are capable of maintaining decent control of the disorder. I just know I wouldn't trust myself with a scalpel because of my Bipolar...I'm scared enough of the prospect of teaching biology.
2006-12-29 04:36:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They aren't allowed to hold any disability against you unless there is documented proof that it will interfere with your performance. IE you can deny a quadriplegic a job as a gymnastics instructor. If he's stable and has shown over the years of med school that is in full control of himself then they can't deny him a position. I've had the came concerns because I'm bipolar and I've always wanted to be a teacher. But since I'm completely stable the sources I've consulted have told me my medical conditions can't be held against me. Tell him good luck!
2006-12-27 21:54:53 · answer #3 · answered by evilangelfaery919 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i'm no longer a doctor, however the actual shown fact that your mom had bipolar disease, and he or she is showing lots of indications, it style of feels in all possibility. She needs to get therapy, i could attempt chatting with a counselor approximately doing a splash style of intervention.
2016-10-06 02:42:44 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We had a doctor in this town who had bipolar. He now works for a VA hospital in a neighboring town.
2006-12-27 16:50:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes, when I was inpatient the social worker on duty was talking about a psychatrist leading a support group who was one. There are people out there that live with the disease and lead successful lives. Hell look at patty duke....
2006-12-27 17:06:52 · answer #6 · answered by mustang4766 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Bipolar people can do anything normal people can. We just have to reach a little farther.
2006-12-29 21:55:23 · answer #7 · answered by netbug009 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I dont want a bipolar I am a social worker and believe if someone flip on u in the middle of surgery that could be fatal they are too unstabe
2006-12-27 17:00:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋
why couldn't he? They can not hold that against him in anything ! That would be prejudice and very against the law. Good luck to your cousin :)
2006-12-27 16:57:20 · answer #9 · answered by mindy s 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋