So, it’s an emergency, and doctors are trained to think first about saving the theoretical unborn fetus, instead of focusing on the hemorrhage of a woman that somehow made it to the doctor after she got shot by some delinquent? Is that what you’re trying to say? I don’t wonder why people don’t understand, but I find the comic funny, bitter funny.
Cynical answer: They’re worried about the malpractice case if the woman miscarries because of something they did.
More realistic answer: I don’t think it’s so much trained to first think about the potential fetus, as much as if there’s no emergency and the only difference between potentially causing a miscarriage / deformity and not doing so is a few questions, why not ask them? If she was on a gurney being rushed into the ER it would be one thing, but if she’s ambulatory and has the time for the subsequent urine test, better safe than sorry?
Most realistic answer: It’s a funny comic about the level of dismissal many women feel when dealing with doctors. Laugh bitterly, share with a friend, and try not to worry about what assholes on the Internet think.
Well, to be pendantic. She’s walked into the office on her own, is fully alert and doesn’t appear to be bleeding much. Next steps would be an xray and likely then surgery - both of which it’s crucial to know if the patient is pregnant.
And how do you know it’s a delinquent that shot her? Seems judgey.
So, it’s an emergency, and doctors are trained to think first about saving the theoretical unborn fetus, instead of focusing on the hemorrhage of a woman that somehow made it to the doctor after she got shot by some delinquent? Is that what you’re trying to say? I don’t wonder why people don’t understand, but I find the comic funny, bitter funny.
Cynical answer: They’re worried about the malpractice case if the woman miscarries because of something they did.
More realistic answer: I don’t think it’s so much trained to first think about the potential fetus, as much as if there’s no emergency and the only difference between potentially causing a miscarriage / deformity and not doing so is a few questions, why not ask them? If she was on a gurney being rushed into the ER it would be one thing, but if she’s ambulatory and has the time for the subsequent urine test, better safe than sorry?
Most realistic answer: It’s a funny comic about the level of dismissal many women feel when dealing with doctors. Laugh bitterly, share with a friend, and try not to worry about what assholes on the Internet think.
If you are pregnant it can wildly affect your lab results, too.
Well, to be pendantic. She’s walked into the office on her own, is fully alert and doesn’t appear to be bleeding much. Next steps would be an xray and likely then surgery - both of which it’s crucial to know if the patient is pregnant.
And how do you know it’s a delinquent that shot her? Seems judgey.
Yeah, might have been a cop. Better not be prejudiced.
Well, she got mugged and got shot. Call me whatever you want.