So my OB resident has a septum nose ring...

[FBurnaby]

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Facial hair is the equivalent to like a nose stud. Gauge jewelry is the equivalent of a goatee dyed an unnatural color.

 

[deleted765155]

Facial hair is the equivalent to like a nose stud. Gauge jewelry is the equivalent of a goatee dyed an unnatural color.

 

[Donald Juan]

Facial hair is the equivalent to like a nose stud. Gauge jewelry is the equivalent of a goatee dyed an unnatural color.

I'm not trying to argue the little degrees in how unconservative one look is over the other, but to suddenly have everyone so high and mighty about how looking professional is this uber important aspect of being a good doctor. Meanwhile, while I look around I see residents with bags under their eyes, in need of a haircut, with unshaven faces, and white coats with coffee stains on the front. I can't help but feel there is a bit of hypocrisy in how some people act like a nose piercing is some detrimental act that tells everyone how uncaring, self absorbed a resident is.

 

[GoodWillShunting]

A ring in the nose, a stick up the a**.

It does not look professional to some, while other may not care. I assume this individual is aware enough to understand the potential consequences. You both disagree.

Done.


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[Taddy Mason]

If a physician were as BA as Scott Ian I could care less what he/she looked like.

 

[Sam_I_Am16]

Dude its a septum nose ring... wearing those, physician or not, immediately makes me respect a person less. I equate those with the massive holes that emos put in their earlobes. So rebellious. So hip. Freaking weirdos

Wow!! I really hope that all of your future patients fit your asinine qualifications of earning your immediate "respect" based solely on their appearance. Get a grip, and grow up.

 

[TooMuchResearch]

I'm not disagreeing with you, but every time I see individuals cite studies like this, I can't help but wonder: "If the opposite results had unexpectedly been the case, how many physicians and faculty would run out and buy nose rings/tattoos to get their patients to trust them more."

But the opposite results weren't the case.

 

[piii]

OP, you should probably talk to your resident and ask her to cover it up with a burka or something so she can suppress her freedom of expression and hide her other feminine features as to not distract you and patients. Put the patriarchy back in medicine man keep fighting the good fight 👍

 

[username456789]

OP, you should probably talk to your resident and ask her to cover it up with a burka or something so she can suppress her freedom of expression and hide her other feminine features as to not distract you and patients. Put the patriarchy back in medicine man keep fighting the good fight 👍

This is a very stupid post.

 

[TheFutureFatMan]

Maybe the PD will think twice when that ring gets caught in some kid's umbilical cord.

there are several logistical issues with this entire line of thought...but...it'd make a helluva southpark episode.

 

[gracie369]

there are several logistical issues with this entire line of thought...but...it'd make a helluva southpark episode.

It's very unlikely to happen. That's why it's funny. Relax take some deep breaths.

 

[gregoryhouse]

I can't believe this thread has gone on this long.

No patient is going to die from a resident wearing a freaking nose wrong. The hyperbole in this thread is so strong. If a patient does not like the residents nose ring, guess what they can ask to be seen by another resident or physician. I've seen patients demand to not be seen by a certain resident for way dumber stuff than a nose wrong so I just don't think its a big deal. I'm sure there are some uptight patients (and looking at this thread holier than thou med students) that will look down on this resident but I stand by what I initially said, if the resident is good at what she does and can bond with patients that is all that matters and the fact this resident hasn't been told to forcibly remove her nose ring by the PD makes it seem like she is doing just fine.

 

[Ismet]

I think this thread has gone on long enough. Members are reminded to be respectful and professional in their discussions.