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Regional DifferencesFrom: Judith Hafeman (hafemaja@matc.edu)Sat Jan 14 09:40:28 2006
I am practicing in a northern region of the coutry, having moved here from the mid-south. In the hospital, there are differences in practice that I've noted. Patients are called clients. Gomco circumcision here, plastibell use in the mid-south. OB's do circ's here, peds in the mid-south. Methergine use here common, rare where I came from. Hemabate use here rare, more common in the mid-south. Thoughts? JHafeman, MSN, RNC
>>> GA12L@aol.com 01/14/06 9:47 AM >>> In a message dated 14/01/2006 15:13:51 GMT Standard Time, islesannie@yahoo.com writes: http://www.4woman.gov/faq/lesbian.htm Thanks for those. With the exception of the last 2 all the others were foreign (to me)By the way, UNISON is a union and the part you refer to asks for everyone to be diplomatic to ALL. I noticed you'd copied the blurb but did you actually read it. It doesn't say you must find out their sexuality in order to give a better service. It is all about treating EVERYONE with dignity and respec regardless of sexuality which is what I've been saying. This is a part of it chosen because it deals with a history taking. · Be aware that you have lesbian, gay and bisexual service users, even if you don't know who they are. · Be sensitive about the way you request information from service users, using language which is inclusive and gender neutral. · Ask service users who information should be given to and who should be involved in treatment decisions, explaining what this means, rather than using the term 'next of kin'. · Ask who should be contacted in case of emergency * do not assume this will be the same person. · Also ask the names of other people who the service user wishes or does not wish to have contact with. · Ensure all paperwork * such as information leaflets and admission and consent forms - uses language which is inclusive of lesbian, gay and bisexual families. · Challenge prejudiced attitudes and behaviour in co-workers, other service users and service users. · Make it safe for same sex partners and family members to be open about their relationships if they want to, so they can be supported during illness or crisis. · Respect privacy and confidentiality. · If necessary, provide lesbian, gay and bisexual service users and their families with details of where to get further, specialist support, advice and information.
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