A doctor with extensive "body art"

galtsdrift wrote: »

https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/professional/just-because-i-m-colourful-doesn-t-mean-i-m-not-co

How would you honestly feel if you were in A&E or some other hospital deptment and the doctor come in with extensive visable tattoos and body piercings

If I'm in pain and a doctor shows up, I really couldn't care less what they looked like.

Sereiously - you'd have to be really judgemental to turn down help in that situation.

I’d be more concerned by the fact that it’s a woman doctor. What if she starts thinking about things and removes one of my vital organs by mistake?

Troubling thought.

I think it looks unprofessional.Despite many saying it doesnt matter I'd imagine if you had the choice to choose between her and an exact clone of her without tattoos and piercings you'd probably be more likely to pick the latter. Most people would anyway otherwise I dont see why that article would have ever been posted, obviously its a prejudice she faces daily. Having said that if Im at a hospital and in need of urgent medical attention the physical appearance of my doctor would be the least of my worries

I have been treated with by doctors and nurses with Tattoos before i wouldn't even think about it tbh. It makes no difference.

Wouldn't bother me in the slightest,as long as she knew what she was doing then all good with me.

wakka12 wrote: »

I think it looks unprofessional.

Why would someone having body art lead you to call into question their professionalism....?

I generally judge a doctor about how they speak to me.
Anytime I've seen a doctor I either click with them or don't.
I've got on with people who have tattoo's and I clash with them also.

wakka12 wrote: »

I think it looks unprofessional.Despite many saying it doesnt matter I'd imagine if you had the choice to choose between her and an exact clone of her without tattoos and piercings you'd probably be more likely to pick the latter. Most people would anyway otherwise I dont see why that article would have ever been posted, obviously its a prejudice she faces daily. Having said that if Im at a hospital and in need of urgent medical attention the physical appearance of my doctor would be the least of my worries

Completely understand where you’re coming from and absolutely I’d view them both very differently. It shows her in the article with and without makeup and the tattoos are pretty much hidden, but if I had a doctor like her I wouldn’t be the slightest bit put off, I’d more likely annoy her because I’d be so intrigued and curious about her appearance

It’s a prejudice any of us faces daily really and that’s why we generally would dress as we feel is appropriate to whatever circumstances we’re in. I’ve always preferred to dress more conservatively both in and out of the office. The dress code in the office is smart casual so I felt like I did stick out a bit like a sore thumb. I’ve been experimenting with more casual stuff lately and I’m conscious of it anyway as I’m incredibly uncomfortable, but I did laugh when my boss commented that he didn’t recognise me without a tie :pac:

I didn’t think anyone took any notice when I was always dressed in a black pants, white shirt and navy tie, and if I was feeling adventurous I might go for a red tie, but I suppose they were used to it, and then when I changed up they noticed something was really different. I’m done with trying to be casual now to be honest, I’m not comfortable with it and nobody cared before, it was me who noticed that I looked a bit out of place, but I’m less concerned with looking out of place than I am about feeling comfortable in work, if that makes sense?

If I or a loved one was in urgent need of emergency care, I wouldn't give a sh1t, best of luck to her