I am not going in for anything weight-related, and being weighed would make me uncomfortable.
What is the best way to tell the nurse no, without having to go into discussion and the nurse trying to convince me?
2007-09-18 07:32:04 · 8 answers · asked by David V 6 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Wow. Thanks for the answers, everyone. I'd like to point out that only one person ACTUALLY ANSWERED THE QUESTION. I didn't ask "what is the point of being weighed?", did I?
This is my first, and probably only, visit to this doctor's office.
My reasons are my own, and, no, it is NOT a requirement.
2007-09-18 07:50:55 · update #1
I suppose what you would do is quietly tell the nurse that you would prefer not to be weighed, and tell her a few reasons and I'm sure she will oblige, unless there is a special problem. Best of luck! B.
2007-09-18 08:01:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your doctor always wants your weight for the record. If you don't let the nurse weigh you, then the doctor is probably going to have you go back to be weighed or they will bring in a portable scales. He is keeping track of many things each time you come in even if you are not aware. Many illnesses have sublte signs that you may not think are important but to the doctor they are all related. Gaining or losing weight is a sign that something is going on and the doctor will want to investigate further. You don't want the doctor or nurse to put a note in your chart that you are an uncooperative patient because it's there forever. So in the long run it's no big deal-just do it and it's over and done!
2007-09-18 14:45:19 · answer #2 · answered by insurance lady 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't tell the nurse. Your weight is part of your medical
record, and the doctors may use it over time to indicate
the condition of your health. You must be weighed, so
relax and enjoy it! I get weighed every time I go in for a
checkup, and I have gotten used to it.
P.S. I have to have blood taken for tests also, and to me
that is worse than merely getting weighed.
2007-09-18 14:40:21 · answer #3 · answered by Reginald 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell the nurse: I don't want you to do your job!
If weight has anything to do with your condition and they don't weigh you and later you die, later your family will sue the hospital for negligence. Even if it was at your insistence, the hospital is still liable for your stupidity. So grow up. If you don't want to be "uncomfortable" maybe you should give up living now. Because not everything in life is comfortable pal!
2007-09-18 14:43:05 · answer #4 · answered by Thegustaffa 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is not your choice, if you dont want to get weighed, tough shi&. Step on the scale, Alice and get weighed. I am guessing you are obese and this embarrases you. Obesity causes alot of medical problems and they need your weight to follow along. If you are embarrased, lose weight! Sorry for the frank talk but I dont believe in BS-ing anyone!
2007-09-18 14:41:58 · answer #5 · answered by Doug 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being weighed is important. A change in weight can tell the
Dr important things. Especially in kidney problems, but also
heart and others. We all get weighed when we go to the Dr.
So just grin & bear it!
2007-09-18 14:39:35 · answer #6 · answered by Bethany 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The nurse is weighing you to make sure you haven't had sudden weight gain or losses, both can signify underlying medical problems. I sympathize with your problem but it is part of their job, I suppose you could outright refuse, but they are only doing their job, not trying to embarass you or make you feel uncomfortable.
2007-09-18 14:40:01 · answer #7 · answered by reed7403 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How about this - when she tells you to get on the scale, you say "no"
2007-09-18 14:42:04 · answer #8 · answered by Xavier61 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋