Now I'm no fan of religion but....
#19
Re: Now I'm no fan of religion but....
I would find it annoying if a nurse asked me if she could pray with me and probably bring it up with their superiors if they were pushy otherwise I would simply tell them to keep their primitive beliefs to themselves since if prayer works why doesn't god heal amputees? Suspending someone sounds a bit extreme unless they are pushy.
The fact is that staff members are not there to pray with patients, they are there to provide objective medical care and support. If people want to delude themselves with the supernatural that's there business, and has nothing to do with the staff...so I think the staff member in question deserves a verbal warning and a reminder of what a Hippocratic Oath is...and how it doesn't include invoking the supernatural in order to heal people.
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The fact is that staff members are not there to pray with patients, they are there to provide objective medical care and support. If people want to delude themselves with the supernatural that's there business, and has nothing to do with the staff...so I think the staff member in question deserves a verbal warning and a reminder of what a Hippocratic Oath is...and how it doesn't include invoking the supernatural in order to heal people.
N.
#20
Re: Now I'm no fan of religion but....
I would find it annoying if a nurse asked me if she could pray with me and probably bring it up with their superiors if they were pushy otherwise I would simply tell them to keep their primitive beliefs to themselves since if prayer works why doesn't god heal amputees? Suspending someone sounds a bit extreme unless they are pushy.
The fact is that staff members are not there to pray with patients, they are there to provide objective medical care and support. If people want to delude themselves with the supernatural that's there business, and has nothing to do with the staff...so I think the staff member in question deserves a verbal warning and a reminder of what a Hippocratic Oath is...and how it doesn't include invoking the supernatural in order to heal people.
N.
The fact is that staff members are not there to pray with patients, they are there to provide objective medical care and support. If people want to delude themselves with the supernatural that's there business, and has nothing to do with the staff...so I think the staff member in question deserves a verbal warning and a reminder of what a Hippocratic Oath is...and how it doesn't include invoking the supernatural in order to heal people.
N.
#21
Re: Now I'm no fan of religion but....
I would find it annoying if a nurse asked me if she could pray with me
#23
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I'd prey on a nurse if she was cute enough.
Oh...sorry...
Oh...sorry...
#24
Re: Now I'm no fan of religion but....
I would find it annoying if a nurse asked me if she could pray with me and probably bring it up with their superiors if they were pushy otherwise I would simply tell them to keep their primitive beliefs to themselves since if prayer works why doesn't god heal amputees? Suspending someone sounds a bit extreme unless they are pushy.
The fact is that staff members are not there to pray with patients, they are there to provide objective medical care and support. If people want to delude themselves with the supernatural that's there business, and has nothing to do with the staff...so I think the staff member in question deserves a verbal warning and a reminder of what a Hippocratic Oath is...and how it doesn't include invoking the supernatural in order to heal people.
N.
The fact is that staff members are not there to pray with patients, they are there to provide objective medical care and support. If people want to delude themselves with the supernatural that's there business, and has nothing to do with the staff...so I think the staff member in question deserves a verbal warning and a reminder of what a Hippocratic Oath is...and how it doesn't include invoking the supernatural in order to heal people.
N.
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"I swear by Apollo, Asclepius, Hygieia, and Panacea, and I take to witness all the gods, all the goddesses, to keep according to my ability and my judgment, the following Oath.
To consider dear to me, as my parents, him who taught me this art; to live in common with him and, if necessary, to share my goods with him; To look upon his children as my own brothers, to teach them this art.
I will prescribe regimens for the good of my patients according to my ability and my judgment and never do harm to anyone.
I will not give a lethal drug to anyone if I am asked, nor will I advise such a plan; and similarly I will not give a woman a pessary to cause an abortion.
But I will preserve the purity of my life and my arts.
I will not cut for stone, even for patients in whom the disease is manifest; I will leave this operation to be performed by practitioners, specialists in this art.
In every house where I come I will enter only for the good of my patients, keeping myself far from all intentional ill-doing and all seduction and especially from the pleasures of love with women or with men, be they free or slaves.
All that may come to my knowledge in the exercise of my profession or in daily commerce with men, which ought not to be spread abroad, I will keep secret and will never reveal.
If I keep this oath faithfully, may I enjoy my life and practice my art, respected by all men and in all times; but if I swerve from it or violate it, may the reverse be my lot
#25
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ummm
"I swear by Apollo, Asclepius, Hygieia, and Panacea, and I take to witness all the gods, all the goddesses, to keep according to my ability and my judgment, the following Oath.
To consider dear to me, as my parents, him who taught me this art; to live in common with him and, if necessary, to share my goods with him; To look upon his children as my own brothers, to teach them this art.
I will prescribe regimens for the good of my patients according to my ability and my judgment and never do harm to anyone.
I will not give a lethal drug to anyone if I am asked, nor will I advise such a plan; and similarly I will not give a woman a pessary to cause an abortion.
But I will preserve the purity of my life and my arts.
I will not cut for stone, even for patients in whom the disease is manifest; I will leave this operation to be performed by practitioners, specialists in this art.
In every house where I come I will enter only for the good of my patients, keeping myself far from all intentional ill-doing and all seduction and especially from the pleasures of love with women or with men, be they free or slaves.
All that may come to my knowledge in the exercise of my profession or in daily commerce with men, which ought not to be spread abroad, I will keep secret and will never reveal.
If I keep this oath faithfully, may I enjoy my life and practice my art, respected by all men and in all times; but if I swerve from it or violate it, may the reverse be my lot
"I swear by Apollo, Asclepius, Hygieia, and Panacea, and I take to witness all the gods, all the goddesses, to keep according to my ability and my judgment, the following Oath.
To consider dear to me, as my parents, him who taught me this art; to live in common with him and, if necessary, to share my goods with him; To look upon his children as my own brothers, to teach them this art.
I will prescribe regimens for the good of my patients according to my ability and my judgment and never do harm to anyone.
I will not give a lethal drug to anyone if I am asked, nor will I advise such a plan; and similarly I will not give a woman a pessary to cause an abortion.
But I will preserve the purity of my life and my arts.
I will not cut for stone, even for patients in whom the disease is manifest; I will leave this operation to be performed by practitioners, specialists in this art.
In every house where I come I will enter only for the good of my patients, keeping myself far from all intentional ill-doing and all seduction and especially from the pleasures of love with women or with men, be they free or slaves.
All that may come to my knowledge in the exercise of my profession or in daily commerce with men, which ought not to be spread abroad, I will keep secret and will never reveal.
If I keep this oath faithfully, may I enjoy my life and practice my art, respected by all men and in all times; but if I swerve from it or violate it, may the reverse be my lot
#26
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that is the hipocratic oath, there are modern oaths but they are NOT the hipocratic oath. graduates of several older schools of medicine still use the original oath. most now use a version of the decleration of geneva
"The Declaration of Geneva, as currently amended, reads[2]:
At the time of being admitted as a member of the medical profession:
I solemnly pledge to consecrate my life to the service of humanity;
I will give to my teachers the respect and gratitude that is their due;
I will practise my profession with conscience and dignity;
The health of my patient will be my first consideration;
I will respect the secrets that are confided in me, even after the patient has died;
I will maintain by all the means in my power, the honour and the noble traditions of the medical profession;
My colleagues will be my sisters and brothers;
I will not permit considerations of age, disease or disability, creed, ethnic origin, gender, nationality, political affiliation, race, sexual orientation, social standing or any other factor to intervene between my duty and my patient;
I will maintain the utmost respect for human life;
I will not use my medical knowledge to violate human rights and civil liberties, even under threat;
I make these promises solemnly, freely and upon my honour. "
#27
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Re: Now I'm no fan of religion but....
Nothing in there about not praying.
I honestly can't believe some of the responses on here.
If someone offers to pray for you, it means they are thinking about your welfare enough to hope that someone will ensure you are safe.
What on earth is offensive about that concept?
I honestly can't believe some of the responses on here.
If someone offers to pray for you, it means they are thinking about your welfare enough to hope that someone will ensure you are safe.
What on earth is offensive about that concept?
#28
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I don't think it's offensive though, but ill advised perhaps as, allegedly, studies show that prayer has a negative effect on recovering time on patients after surgery if they are told they are being prayed for (and no effect if they are not told and just prayed for).
I can see how it could potentially be offensive to some who might not want to have a Catholic/Christian pray for them. Shouldn't have been suspended though as a polite request would have sufficed.
#29
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Why are athiests so tetchy about religion? If they don't believe, why does it bother them so much.
#30
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Would you like a list?
Usually we'd just prefer no to be seen as offering support to organisations that many feel have a negative impact on society. Like escaped slaves might be careful where they buy carpet or chocolate from .
Did I miss the bit in the news story where the old lady said she was an atheist though?
Usually we'd just prefer no to be seen as offering support to organisations that many feel have a negative impact on society. Like escaped slaves might be careful where they buy carpet or chocolate from .
Did I miss the bit in the news story where the old lady said she was an atheist though?