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3. Patients should always be asked if they are ok with a student or trainee

Sat May 5, 2012, 09:46 PM

May 2012

examining or treating them. Especially in a private practice situation, where they are expecting to be treated by a particular doctor.

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Wanted. Medical ethics opinions please...Re: Medical trainees/interns [View all] PotatoChip May 2012 OP

Yes. I feel very sorry for her. PotatoChip May 2012 #5

Your sister should call and talk to the doc. cbayer May 2012 #2

Ah, the AMA. I hadn't thought to PotatoChip May 2012 #4

I would talk to her first and hear what she has to say. cbayer May 2012 #7

Good advice. Thanks PotatoChip May 2012 #8

Just one last thing - I wouldn't let it go. cbayer May 2012 #9

It seems so callous PotatoChip May 2012 #6

Unconscionable NV Whino May 2012 #10

I would definitely call and complain kdmorris May 2012 #11

That was wrong LASlibinSC May 2012 #12

What happened to your niece was wrong - but, on the flip side - hedgehog May 2012 #15