I know that they dont want any medical treatment, but what would be the best way to provide care for them if they come to your hospital (for e.g, in case of fractured bone- they allow physical healing like that, but not medical)?
e.g. you can ask them how they want to be treated...
stuffs like that! But I'd like more suggestions though for me research!
Thank you,
2007-04-28 11:38:05 · 5 answers · asked by Ray 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
I am sure that in my 30+ yrs in the medical profession there have been Christian Science people as patients but if they were,they didn't let anyone know it.
I have seen Mormons in the hospital and we abide by their religious belief of not giving blood to them. . . . One lady had a surgeon refuse to do the spleen surgery she needed because she refused to take blood products. . . .one of our lesser qualified surgeons did end up doing the surgery but had things gone bad,she would have died and the surgeon who was first consulted on the surgery and refused to do it knew this and would not put the patient nor himself at risk.
I think alot of Christian Science patients abandon their beliefs when they are sooo sick that they are in pain whether it is a broken bone,appendicitis,cancer etc.
On the other hand in the past I have seen National news segments on courts that have taken children away from parents who refuse to seek medical attention due to their religious beliefs. . .a very fine line and a very touchy subject.
2007-04-28 11:59:43 · answer #1 · answered by Just Q 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really is up to the patient and what their religious beliefs are. A doc can only provide so much in the way of medical treatment and then it's up to the patient & "God".
If the doctor ignores the patient and treats them without their consent, the doctor can be sued.
I have come across plenty of patients that refuse medical treatment due to their religious background. I knew of one patient that desperately needed a blood transfusion and her mother would'nt allow it becasue they were Jehovah Witness. The patient ended up passing away. The mother said it was "gods" plan.
It's sad to see things like this happen. When does it cross the line to abuse? Or even manslaughter? If the patient needs help and medical care, I think they should receive it, despite the religion. Know what I mean?
2007-04-28 11:47:33 · answer #2 · answered by A hot chick with Brains 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well as a health care pro. your right. You can ask how they want to be tx., and another way to look at it is: You have the Drs. Rx. to follow, if they refuse, you document it and inform the Dr. You keep the pt. as comfortable as possible, be empathetic with the family, talking with them, explaining what the Dr. wants done and why. If they still refuse, there's really nothing more you can do.
2007-04-28 14:36:02 · answer #3 · answered by Barb 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have no choice but to offer all treatment modalities and request which method they would prefer. If this method is not ideal, have them sign AMA, and treat to the best of your abilities within their parameters. Always make sure to say that if they change their mind, you would be more than willing to help them in any way they would like (barring illegal/unethical matters, of course)
2007-04-28 11:44:29 · answer #4 · answered by longleggedfirecracker 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
THE PEOPLE I SEE DON'T LET THEIR BELIEFS BE A FACTOR IN HOW I CHOOSE TO HELP THEM.
2007-04-28 11:43:59 · answer #5 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋