You've been suffering from back pain for quite a while. You have 6 herniated disks, find a doctor that seems to be the only one who has been able to help you. You trust and suffer through 6 epidurals, lower and upper back. When you are in pain like that, the last thing you are thinking about is flirting. Trust me, you are begging to get the epidurals over with and dread having to go back.
You leave in pain and not really understanding what just happened and why?
You never get a phone call from the doctor to explain his actions.
Wouldn't you think he would call right away in fear you would report him? He's also married.
I would love your take on this....
What would any of you do? I'm shocked and humiliated.
2007-06-09 12:58:21 · 9 answers · asked by funsunjoy 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
I have a hard time justifying a doctor kissing a patient in the hospital, but for the sake of discussion I'll try. Is it possible, he felt bad for you because you were hurting and gave you a brother/sisterly type consoling kiss?
I remember a similar situation where a young woman with bone cancer was in horrible pain, crying, pathetic, etc. The male tech (in this case) came in to clean her up and felt so sorry for her he gave her a kiss on the cheek before leaving. She felt understandably embarrassed. The tech was rightfully disciplined, but at the same time, the nursing staff could "sorta" understand the extenuating circumstances leading up to the kiss and that nothing sexual was meant by it.
This may have no relevance to your situation. I'd go with your gut. If you felt this was more than a, "I'm so sorry you are hurting," then I'd report him.
2007-06-09 13:59:44 · answer #1 · answered by kathy_is_a_nurse 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should have reported this IMMEDIATELY. I would still make a report and take it from there. If time has passed you might want to think about secretly recording a conversation between you and the doctor where you ask him WHY he would do such a thing. You may not be able to use the recordsing in a criminal matter, BUT you may very well be able to use it to address his being a doctor in front of the medical review board. Good Luck.
2007-06-09 14:21:02 · answer #2 · answered by GRUMPY 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, the same thing happened to me years ago, only it was my gynecologist. He said some very inappropriate things to me, besides saying how great I looked etc. He was married too. I never reported him, as it would have been his word against my word. I just never went back to him. Sorry, I don't really have an answer for you, but I think things like this happen more than anyone realizes
2007-06-09 13:04:44 · answer #3 · answered by tess 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not cool! Report him to a higher up management in the hospital. His actions are unprofessional, and he needs to be repremanded. In the mean time, find a new doc, and best of luck on your pain! This was the last thing you needed.
2007-06-09 13:02:23 · answer #4 · answered by zz 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is SO unprofessional! Is there someone you can contact? I would definitely report him. Maybe he feels like has control because you're in a lot of pain. Or, he feels like your savior and like he has this connection with you because he helps you.. Your his damsel in distress. But if he's married and you're not interested then it's definitely wrong. You should report him. Who does he think he is?
2007-06-09 13:02:04 · answer #5 · answered by regina 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-05 10:20:31 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Legally this is assault and battery. Assault is defined as an action that causes the defendant anxiety and fear. Battery means they touch you or a belonging on your body. No harm has to occur. Report this action
2007-06-09 14:29:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should report him to the hospital. He needs to be disciplined before he tries to do this again to someone.
2007-06-09 13:01:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Report him. He took an oath and what he's done is wrong. He should have his license taken away.
2007-06-09 13:05:13 · answer #9 · answered by misty19492000 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋