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>> "This case is similar to one where a doctor with hepatitis accidentally cuts himself while operating on a person to save his or her life. That person's life
by k-mcgrady 13y ago
>> "This case is similar to one where a doctor with hepatitis accidentally cuts himself while operating on a person to save his or her life. That person's life is saved, but now he has hepatitis. The doctor should not be held responsible for an accident and should be given credit for saving a life..."
Is this even allowed? Why would a doctor with hepatitis be allowed to operate?
- roel_v 13y agoThis is not about an actual doctor, it's a rhetorical device to make a point. But to assuage your worries, add to the hypothetical 'the doctor contracted hepatitis the night before and didn't know yet he was infected when he operated'. (cue comments on incubation period of hepatitis...)
- gnu8 13y agoIt is allowed but the risk of transmitting or contracting hepatitis is something the surgeon is supposed to be aware of and mitigate. http://www.facs.org/fellows_info/statements/st-22.html http://www.facs.org/fellows_info/statements/st-22.html