I want to send a food gift basket to a surgeon who operated on my grandfather at a hospital in NYC. Are there any ethical (or legal?) issues that would prevent him from accepting the gift? I don't want an awkward situation. Please answer only the question ask without offering alternatives (I don't want to donate money to a cause, etc. --- I just want to give a 'thank you' present).
2007-08-09 08:54:02 · 7 answers · asked by curious1223 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
There might be if eg the doctor was responsible for moving people up and down on a waiting list. If, eg, you told the doctor you would do him a favor if he moved your grandfather higher on the list, then you would be acting unethically.
If there is no such situation, then no problem.
2007-08-09 09:00:42 · answer #1 · answered by rebecca v d liep 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think there would be any problems with it, but all doctors do it differently.
If, for some reason, he does have a problem with it (which would be his own personal preference), I'm sure he would donate it to a homeless shelter or something -- either way, he'll know you appreciate him, and the good thought won't go to waste.
2007-08-09 16:01:02 · answer #2 · answered by Hillary 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doctors and their teams inc nurses much prefer "bulk" gifts like a tray of gum they can hand out to everybody to prevent jealosy.
If it is delivered to be "shared", it should be delivered in front of everybody to the doctor in charge.
Most will not "hog" if everybody knows...
2007-08-09 16:00:56 · answer #3 · answered by Doc Onholiday 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is that old "conflict of interest" aspect. However, lots of patients (or friends or relatives) do give something. Best bet would be to provide something that would be for ALL of those involved (nurses, assistant nurses, anesthesiologists, etc.)
2007-08-09 15:59:36 · answer #4 · answered by Nothingusefullearnedinschool 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No
I'm a lawyer and when I was single I occasionally got thank you gifts from the ladies. Nice gesture.
2007-08-09 15:58:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would recommend keeping it simple like a basket with candy or something like that. As long as it doesnt have market value, he shouldnt have a problem accepting it.
2007-08-09 15:58:16 · answer #6 · answered by Glenn M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't see anything wrong with that.
2007-08-09 16:01:10 · answer #7 · answered by Lily Iris 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋