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A doctor with extensive "body art"

galtsdrift

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

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sharpish

Really wouldn't bother me, to be honest i might feel a bit more relaxed.

LaFuton

delira with me stira to finally be seen

rawn

I would feel grateful to have made it that far after whatever medical emergency I just had. How would you feel?

[Deleted User]

I'd feel relieved that the doctor was there to see me after what well may have been a long and uncomfortable wait. As long as she knew her stuff and had a good bedside manner then I couldn't care less what she looks like.

Also, the purple hair suits her.

dartboardio

Wouldn't phase me in the slightest.

CramCycle

Doctors still wear ties in some hospitals on rounds. I find this an issue, bar the few who tuck them into their shirt. Not sure how tattoos on another person affect my health.

cj maxx

It really wouldn't bother me one bit

Princess Consuela Bananahammock

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.

Strumms

if body art would put you off or make you come to question the medical or personal attributes of the doctor you need to remind yourself that you are not qualified to question either, it’s art, get over it.

KungPao

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.

Atlantic Dawn

Depends, if it was tattoos you get in jail it would, if it was works of art costing more than my car I wouldn't.

wakka12

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

Raconteuse

Once there's no infection control risk from the piercings (and according to one of the medical professionals commenting on the article, there isn't) it wouldn't particularly bother me. I don't think it looks very professional though.

ILoveYourVibes

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

[Deleted User]

I couldn't care less. I may or may not like how someone looks, but my opinion on their appearance has zero to do with how well they do their job.

Darksoul

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

sabat

I see no art here-just tacky doodles.

Strumms

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

bfa1509

I refuse to go to A&E unless my doctor is extensively tatooed.

Raconteuse

They're talking about appearance, not competence I think.

People's presentation isn't the be all and end all of course but it's something that's noticed.

ZX7R

After probably waiting in I and E for 12 hour or more i wouldn't give a **** as long as i was seen by a doctor

[Deleted User]

This woman needs some attention..Stat!!

[Deleted User]

But really..Ladies with full sleeves look dire..and chest tattoos!!..and the ones on the bloody outside of their thighs..

I know it not cool to say it and all..but, seriously..state of her,..

freshpopcorn

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.

Your Face

This has nothing to do with the imagined stigma - she is just shilling her tattoo business.

One eyed Jack

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?

zerosugarbuzz

I honestly doesn’t think I would have noticed if the person were under 50, older than that I would have thought they were coolðŸ˜Ž

Professor Genius

Wouldn’t trust them. Anyone who does that to themselves is soft in the mind and makes poor decisions.

Tom Mann Centuria

Not my cup of tea at all, but wouldn't bother me being treated by someone with all the tattoos or piercings.

Piercings might fall foul of uniform policy though in hospitals going on in her career. I know nursing staff aren't permitted to have piercings other than ear lobe, in my local hospital, I'd presume doctors would have to abide by the same policy.

But might be different where she works, as long as she listens to what nurses have to say, I'm sure she'll be fine, a tv doctor career awaits.

Wanderer78

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