2007-12-25 18:15:39 · 22 answers · asked by Notorious J.O.E. 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
They can, but generally do not unless they have to. The idea being that the emotional involvement (with the patient) might add undue stress to the surgeon, increasing the likelihood of making either a crippling or a fatal mistake.
2007-12-25 18:23:14 · answer #1 · answered by scruffycat 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A surgeon would never consider operating on a close family member unless he/she was the only doctor with the surgical skill and knowledge to successfully perform the operation - which would be a very rare circumstance.
2007-12-25 18:20:32 · answer #2 · answered by mollyflan 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I'm pretty sure that legally there isn't anything preventing a surgeon from operating on his or her own child -- but ethically, there's an issue.
2007-12-25 18:35:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, there is no law against it in any state that I know of, but, as the old saying goes " A doctor who treats himself has a fool for a patient" and this kind of applies when a doctor treats his family members- especially something as serious as surgery on his child. Most physicians have a vast network, and could easily get the best experts for his loved ones. Of course in an emergency.........
2007-12-25 18:20:58 · answer #4 · answered by blusuzyq 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they can, but is extremely discouraged and usually only done in extreme circumstances.
A situation were the father is heart surgeon and his son needs emergency heart surgery and he is the only qualified doctor available. As I said, a very exterme circumstance.
2007-12-25 18:20:48 · answer #5 · answered by wcowell2000 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. But I think that it is not recommended. Anytime emotions are involved..should something "go wrong" it could cause the surgeon to "lose focus".
2007-12-25 18:19:41 · answer #6 · answered by Chaz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think NO unless they were crazy sickos. It would only seem appropriate if it were an emergency.
This question seems wrong...
It reminds me of that story where the nurse mother gave her daughter an abortion in their home bathroom w/o any pain meds.
2007-12-25 18:23:58 · answer #7 · answered by idontknow 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it is considered unethical to perform significant medical procedures on one's own family. You cannot be expected to maintain the proper objectivity when it's your own family. Many professions hold this same standard.
2007-12-25 18:22:48 · answer #8 · answered by lmn78744 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They can if necessary. However it is not common practice as that is a close family member and if something happened the parent would not be the best choice
2007-12-25 18:18:59 · answer #9 · answered by ♥♥The Queen Has Spoken♥♥ 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes my dad's a surgeon and he says that it is emotionally harder because if you screw up its your child.
2007-12-25 18:18:28 · answer #10 · answered by cmputrgk 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋