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11-11-10, 03:21
As a healthcare professional I can assess my own vitals, listen to my own lungs, heart, bowels, etc. I think this information in my own hands is very dangerous. For example I am constantly checking my capillary refill time or listening to my heart. Also, I used a vital signs machine today and saw that my oxygen saturation was slightly low, heartbeat high, and possibly high blood pressure. This sent me into a panic!! Re-tested my blood pressure 5 times when I got home tongith and it was slightly elevated -- duh, because I'm really stressed and freaked out!!
So I am making it a goal to NOT assess myself or attempt tests or diagnosis on myself. I cannot be unbiased with myself, therefore I will let other trained professionals do the job. Also I will refuse to provide assessments, diagnosis, etc for any of my loved ones. I just can't do it. It's driving me crazy, making me worry and increasing my stress levels.
So from now on there is no more pulse checking, listening to my heart and lungs, or BP checks. No more assessments. I scheduled an appointment with a doctor on Friday to get my heart checked, which has been a major concern for me these past few weeks (chest pain and skipped beats).
This is my goal, tell me what you think
So I am making it a goal to NOT assess myself or attempt tests or diagnosis on myself. I cannot be unbiased with myself, therefore I will let other trained professionals do the job. Also I will refuse to provide assessments, diagnosis, etc for any of my loved ones. I just can't do it. It's driving me crazy, making me worry and increasing my stress levels.
So from now on there is no more pulse checking, listening to my heart and lungs, or BP checks. No more assessments. I scheduled an appointment with a doctor on Friday to get my heart checked, which has been a major concern for me these past few weeks (chest pain and skipped beats).
This is my goal, tell me what you think