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Is it right for GPs to introduce religion into medical consultations?

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naomi24 | 10:43 Sun 13th May 2012 | Religion & Spirituality
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I’ve just been watching The Big Questions on BBC1 in which GP Dr Richard Scott participated. Following a complaint from a patient who felt that the doctor, by recommending Christianity to him, had belittled his own faith, an investigation was conducted by the GMC, whose rules state that doctors are not allowed to impose personal or religious beliefs on patients. Nevertheless, Dr Scott maintained on the programme that it is acceptable to introduce his religion to his patients.

The surgery is run by six Christian doctors and its website states:

//The Partners feel that the offer of talking to you on spiritual matters is of great benefit. If you do not wish this, that is your right and will not affect your medical care.

Please tell the doctor (or drop a note to the Practice Manager) if you do not wish to speak on matters of faith.//

….. which would appear to suggest that the subject of religion will be introduced into medical consultations unless the patient specifically requests otherwise.

http://www.bethesdamc.co.uk/about_us.html
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Beso - I agree
keyplus //Many fallen in the streets of the city centres at night, many driving and killing themselves and others, and many wasting time and money of the emergency services did believe that [some alcohol is good ]too. //

You are neglecting the fact that the vast majority of people who drink alcohol do so responsibly without any problems. Islam in its usual "one rule for everyone" fascist attiude would deny all because of the effect on some.

We also know that religion makes some people violent. Should we ban that for all too because of the effect it has on some?
No, its not right. They have a duty of care, no matter what their religion, they need to leave that at home when at work as a professional. I agree with em, i would also find another GP if mine went on about religion. I strongly believe, that everyone has a right to have their own beliefs, as long as they do not impose them on others.
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Keyplus, strange that you defend anything that anyone of religion does - even if you think his religion is wrong.
Keyplus - “... Same way I believe that I have a soul and I take care of it and therefore do not need anti depressant and sleeping pills...”

You appear to be suggesting that people who do not 'take care' of their souls (whatever that means) may need medication such as antidepressants. By making such a statement you're saying that people who do need medical help for depression have no one to blame but themselves.

How arrogant and naïve. Yet again you demonstrate that you have absolutely no idea what you're talking about.
Naomi - “... Keyplus, strange that you defend anything that anyone of religion does - even if you think his religion is wrong...”

Nothing strange in that at all. Even though the large 'heaven and hell' religions of the world all ultimately despise one another and believe that everyone other then themselves will be roasted, they all support one another when it comes to their 'right' to proselytise or to promote any aspect of their religion with which they share a common belief or goal.
Keyplus, look up "Slippery Slope Fallacy". You use it rather a lot.
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Birdie, yes, indeed. It comes from all quarters.
Everyone has the right to choose their GP. If they feel he/she is not the one for them then they change. In this instance the Dr said //The Partners feel that the offer of talking to you on spiritual matters is of great benefit. If you do not wish this, that is your right and will not affect your medical care.

Please tell the doctor (or drop a note to the Practice Manager) if you do not wish to speak on matters of faith.//

Then if that is how you feel, do so. They are not forcing you to listen they have given their patients the choice. So Choose.

Just as God has given us the choice we can choose whether to listen and obey, or not listen and suffer the consequences. So choose.
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Truthabounds, when I go to see my doctor I go for medical advice. It’s not good enough to say ‘choose. These people have no business bothering patients with their religion and I shouldn’t be obliged to ‘choose’.
since "god" doesn't exist, it's all a bit irrelevant, really.

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