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Zahara Zawawi

Lets show more respect

I have noticed that a lot of the members post pictures of themselves with their pts (usually trached, babies or comatose) I don't personally approve of this. If I or one of my family members was a pt (God forbid) I would not like my picture to be displayed on a web site next to my RT. I am sure when these pictures were posted no disrespect or harm was intended, but I think that disrespect is the message it sends out. This is why I think these kinds of pictures should be banned on this site (regardless of having permission from the pt or parents).
That is my personal opinion. My sincere apologies to anyone who is offended by this message. I don’t mean this as a personal attack on anyone. I just had a strong need to voice my opinion hoping that maybe it would make people see things differently.

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matthew lipsey Comment by matthew lipsey on April 9, 2009 at 8:38am
If it is a visably obsene picture with the patient(s) I see a problem and as long as the patients name or picture that shows disrespect towards the patient then I dont believe in showing the picture but come on if no disrespect is being shown then I see no problem with it. I thought this was an RT website where we can let loose and joke around and share our experiences. Lets get away from HIPPA and govt crap and share one anothers experiences without having to worry about "offending" one or two people
Sam Martin Comment by Sam Martin on April 1, 2009 at 11:15pm
I agree if its not for educational use then whats the point!!!
Steven Nordy B. cabual Comment by Steven Nordy B. cabual on March 25, 2009 at 8:38am
please show more respect to the patients right....
Daniel Moore Comment by Daniel Moore on March 15, 2009 at 7:13pm
at least in the US it would be a major violation of HIPAA privacy laws...
Adnan Comment by Adnan on March 2, 2009 at 4:07am
agree

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