Im not sure myself. If he can perform the surgeries and there are people who need help then great. However at 15 there is still a lot to learn as a human being in general. I dunno let me know what you think.
2007-06-22 07:23:31 · 18 answers · asked by b 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
Hey!!
Surgery is technical and possessing the right skills to carry it out is very important.
But a 15-yr old doesn't have the maturity to withstand the possible mental effects of getting it wrong and knowing that it could alter the course of another human's life completely. He should NOT BE made to bear such a burden.
Besides,in the end, it is possible that he might even associate this skill with something as mundane as a video game. To be very realistic in today's setting, most 15 year olds are only children.
From the story, it seems the boy must have been spurned on by an over-ambitious set of medical parents who are more interested in making a name for themselves than making decisions based on the boy's age and needs.
2007-06-22 08:34:24 · answer #1 · answered by jumpinjumpin 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not right. Being a surgeon doesn't not only mean having the skills to slice open someone and do your job. Its more than that. There are always doctor-patient issues, ethical issues and emotional issues which I'm not sure many a 15 year old are matured enough to handle. Medical surgery could cause the life or death of a patient and practices like these makes it seem like medicine today has devolved to something as simple as butchery.
That aside, a practicing surgeon needs to go through years of medical training before he is accredited. Even without specializing in surgery, medicine is a 5-6 year degree course and I would bet my last dollar that the boy did not enter medical school at the age of 9. I think it is highly unethical of both his parents to expose him and the patients to such risks just for the sake of a world record and both of them should be duly stripped of their licenses.
2007-06-22 15:25:32 · answer #2 · answered by abacadraba 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are a couple of issues with a 15 year old performing surgeries in USA.
Is he credentialed and qualified. If yes check first block.
Is he/Can he be held legal accountable. Allowing someone to perform a major task for you that you cannot hold accountable may not be in best wisdom. If he is intentionally sloppy at his work you will pay and cannot recover compensation.
Is he able to do it and the only one suitable for the task and its an emergency situation. Sometimes its better to try than to fail by waiting.
2007-06-22 14:30:53 · answer #3 · answered by telsaar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let's be totally clear. This is not a case of the kid performing surgeries because people needed him to or because he's a qualified doctor (it ain't Doogie Howser). This was because his father wanted to get him into the book of word records. It was selfish and wreckless.
There is a reason why doctors have to be licensed. A 15 year old performing an operation while his dad the doctor looked on is CLEARLY illegal and dangerous - and they should have known better.
2007-06-22 14:34:05 · answer #4 · answered by Michael C 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Actually, I think it's an ideal place for a 15-year-old doctor. The actual process of surgery doesn't require emotional maturity; it requires skills and knowlege, and a 15-year-old can have those as well as anybody else (and maybe better than some whose hands are older and a touch shaky). I wouldn't want him making all the decisions in a surgery by himself, in terms of "what does the patient want," but I'd certainly say that as long as he has more mature heads with him as patient advocates, he could be very good as a surgeon.
2007-06-22 14:33:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
yeah it was a gimmick, just a c-section with his parents (both of them doctors--right?) supervising.
still, I think this is a very good thing, provided the patient gave their consent. this kid should be allowed to sit in on as many surgeries as he can stand. best way to learn. but ...
always with the patient's consent!! that is really the only issue at hand--whether a patient in a state-of-mind to make the decision to give consent, gave consent.
incidentally, i think medical and other professional licensures should be optional, except in the case of the emergency patient who cannot refuse an unlicensed practioner. licensures amount to little more than, on the one hand, a labor protection racket, and on the other a legal refuge for botchers. (he/she had a license, so they must be competent and 100% at all times)
the cost of professional services would drastically drop in the wake of the extra supply. although there would be more malpractice, unregulation would drive the consumer of professional services toward the professionals who *were* licensed and affiliated with a group, such as a medical association.
2007-06-22 16:10:02 · answer #6 · answered by Ren Hoek 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Surgery, itself, is a mechanical skill. If he has the knowledge and skill, he can be very helpful.
However, I might not want to use his judgment or expertise about whether or not I NEED the surgery. But once I've decided to have surgery, that is a different question.
But, yes, he has lots to learn as a person. Unfortunately, lots of doctors may have a lot to learn as a person, also.
2007-06-22 14:29:55 · answer #7 · answered by hanksimon 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it's ridiculous. medical school is about an 8 year process, and after that you have to to a residency for 3 years! he is not licensed, and i absolutely don't think it's fair for all those people who are over 40 years of age, who have spent so much time and money going to medcial school and are unable to get a residency because of competitive hopsitals, and this guy who is only 15(!) gets to do this?? what is the point??? they might as well shut down medical schools and anyone could become a doctor then. what about people who are trained professional who know their job in and out, and who are not gettin a chance, what about them!!!
2007-06-22 15:24:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe there is a lot to be learned before doing that type of challenging work. People go through lots and lots of hard schooling and absorb material at very high levels. A 15-year-old should definitely reconsider that type of activity before putting somebody elses life at risk.
-Andrew
2007-06-22 14:29:30 · answer #9 · answered by The VC 06 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, the dude did a c-section, I could do a c-section and I am an english major. Seriously... Yea, still impressive... yes... but come on, when it comes down to it, it was just a c-section... and I just hope that he was the last resort and it wasn't some publicity gimmick for the kid.
2007-06-22 15:52:26 · answer #10 · answered by Bboitano 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋