there are numerous things that are wrong with the working practices in my new job. Including patients being accepted onto the list in the surgery that do not speak hardly any English.Do G.P. get extra money for this.
2007-07-29 10:00:57 · 9 answers · asked by bev40ballet 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It depends if you're a provident dude and thinking about your future!! if you know what i mean!
I know it sounds treble, but unfortunately whistle blower never been recognized!!
Give it some time to learn more about your environment and try to act wisely and cautiously.
PS. I'm not sure if i understand you correctly. Are you saying people with little English shouldn't be there? IF that's what it's, you're way out of line!
2007-07-29 10:08:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hang on, why does speaking little English mean someone shouldn't go on a GP's list? If this is the level of bad practice, you need to first check out if it really is out of order, and if not you need to seriously look at your own attitudes.
People who are resident are entitled to register with the GP. Even foreign students are entitled to NHS care - and by the way, Brits living in other European countries get access to health care as well, often of a higher standard than our own.
Only those who are here as visitors are not entitled to free care. I'm not sure exactly what the rules are, but I don't think you are either.
2007-07-29 17:40:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do a little more investigating before you say anything. Is the surgical procedure being explained to the patient in their native tongue by a certified medical interpreter? Did the patient authorize his/her family to make the decision d/t communication barriers? These things need to be checked out before you proceed. Also, ask questions and see what your new coworkers think of the procedures in place. If you still feel that this needs to be reported then I would write an anonymous letter to your state's medical board. Good luck.
2007-07-29 17:16:18 · answer #3 · answered by theonlyanswer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is really a bad practice and infringes on the rights of clients, better to seek legal advise. Reporting will eventually follow later on if it is reportable, Keeping silent is just being a part of the "bad practice" you are presently witnessing. Here, you are an accomplish.
2007-07-29 17:16:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
So, do I understand you correctly, you are saying if they don't speak English well enough they can't have surgery?
You are in American for crying out loud, YOU are the one who doesn't belong in the Hospital.
2007-07-29 17:31:17 · answer #5 · answered by Raelyn 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
"Who do not speak hardly any English?"
Crikey I hope you do not writew any letters on behalf of the practice. frankly I would keepmy mouth shut until you learn the job properly
2007-07-29 17:09:21 · answer #6 · answered by Scouse 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If you have any queries speak to your line manager.
Confidentiality is important in Practice though so be careful.
2007-08-02 13:09:16 · answer #7 · answered by 'Dr Greene' 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tread ver carefully-its a bad system but your likely to lose your job or made to feel so bad you just leave-i always think if u cant change something then get out-the system is very hard to beat
2007-07-29 18:09:29 · answer #8 · answered by buggerlugs 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"that do not speak hardly any English", and you think you do...
2007-08-02 08:31:22 · answer #9 · answered by manforallseasons 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋