Re: Elective Induction - something goes wrong

From: DoctorJoe@aol.com
Mon Jul 12 18:59:52 2004


In a message dated 7/12/04 09:49:31, eramirezt@coqui.net writes:

> Of course - but Dan's notion that placing an IV is doing harm...  I
> can't see it that way...or I did not understand what Dan said...
>

If I stick an IV in YOUR arm, without indication and without permission, it's a harm. It hurts, it has the potential for infection, it can cause bleeding, etc., etc.

BUT, if you have a good reason (risk v. benefit for hydration, drug administration, access, etc.) and consent (which is a defense against a charge of battery), then you're doing "good".

So absent ANY other circumstances, putting an IV in someone's arm is harmful. However, with the right circumstances, it's good.

Joe P.





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