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Re: "patient seeing exam"From: Spnglr@aol.comWed Aug 26 18:59:11 1998
In a message dated 98-08-26 19:22:09 EDT, you write: << Todd Moyers wrote:
> I would be interested in the grief couselling. We have a monitor provided Todd, You are not reacquired to do this. It is a Physician's duty to inform a patient of any and all disease. >> It sounds as though you are, indeed, required to inform the patient if that is what your employer asks you to do. A physician is ultimately responsible, however he/she may delegate various responsibilities to those that he/she sees as being capable of providing that service. Obviously, your employer respects your position and is acknowledging that you, as a sonographer, are not simply a "picture taker". I see nothing legally or ethically wrong with this. Personally, I have never understood the reluctance of sonographers to allow their patient to see the monitor during the examination. (Most people do not understand what they are looking at anyway! ) The sonographer's communication with the patient during a procedure is the perfect opportunity to educate the public about what sonography really is and allow them to witness the knowledge and skill required for our profession. We will not be able to move forward as a profession as long as we continue to restrict ourselves. My 2 cents... Nancy Spangler, RDMS
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