Nurse suspended for offering to pray for elderly patient's recovery

hofelina · February 05, 2009, 03:26:05 AM

By Andrew Alderson, Chief Reporter
Last Updated: 5:31PM GMT 01 Feb 2009

Caroline Petrie, a committed Christian, has been accused by her employers of failing to demonstrate a "personal and professional commitment to equality and diversity".

She faces disciplinary action and could lose her job over the incident.

Mrs Petrie, a married mother of two, says she has been left shocked and upset by the action taken against her.

She insists she has never forced her own religious beliefs on anyone but politely inquired if the elderly patient wanted her to pray for her â€" either in the woman's presence or after the nurse had left the patient's home.

"I simply couldn't believe that I have been suspended over this. I knew I hadn't done anything wrong. All I am trying to do is help my patients, many of whom want me to pray for them," she said.
Telegraph.com uk

ms da binsi · February 05, 2009, 05:07:52 AM

Mao na ni akong giingon nga example nga sa imong prefession dili nimo pwede i apply ang imong personal nga pamaagi.

Naa gud kay oath before mo serve sa katilingban...

This is very true. This has made offensive to some patients and some patient's relatives...

hofelina · February 05, 2009, 05:15:56 AM

Her prayer was unsolicited, she just went on her way. You are right Belle, there some guidelines on this area.

glacier_71 · February 05, 2009, 01:20:01 PM

among mga nurses diri, sugot na lang suspendihon
kaysa pabugwalon og snow ug pakos-koson og kubeta
kay dili na man( kono) ni trabaho nila.

Lorenzo · February 05, 2009, 03:22:09 PM

Nonesense. There are Surgeons who pray before surgery, during surgery and even after surgery.

I'm sure there was some internal drama involved that led to metastasis of this 'problem'.

Some sort of internal intrigue.

TOPAC · February 05, 2009, 05:39:17 PM

im of the same opinion with enzo.

she did inquire the patient whether the latter wanter to pray for the elderly's recovery. so, what's the big deal?

alfonso_potane · February 05, 2009, 05:57:42 PM

pra gi ampoan lang gani walay ginoo diay tong pasyentiha ...

lindy · February 05, 2009, 06:06:31 PM

Basin ang management lain ug relegion but I agree with Lorenzo.

alfonso_potane · February 05, 2009, 06:09:05 PM

aw oo pod.. basin nakita sa camera...

TOPAC · February 05, 2009, 06:22:43 PM

nya, ang management na lang atong ikiha ini run?

kiamoy · February 05, 2009, 06:53:32 PM

i remember when my sister was hospitalized for dengue.. then our doctor saw a bottle of "gatas-gatas"(plant known to cure dengue) sa table.. she just smiled and didn't say anything.

glacier_71 · February 05, 2009, 08:35:44 PM

they wouldn't mind her if she would have prayed over winning a lottery LOL

ms da binsi · February 05, 2009, 09:43:35 PM

i remember when my sister was hospitalized for dengue.. then our doctor saw a bottle of "gatas-gatas"(plant known to cure dengue) sa table.. she just smiled and didn't say anything.

Yeah they dont mind to that Kiams, it is the patients stuff. They respect to that.

hofelina · February 05, 2009, 10:50:17 PM

Midwifery and nursing code states that "you must demonstrate a personal and professional commitment to equality and diversity" and "you must not use your professional status to promote causes that are not related to health".'
She should adhere to this, there is on online petition on her behalf, sympathizing what she did since suspension or losing her job is imminent.