Opinions

[Guest guest]

Sandy says:

There are several " Nucleus Advocates "

on

> this list that while they may claim they are not paid by Cochlear

> Corp, they are clearly acting on behalf of the company, clearly

> stating their implant brand throughout their posts, and clearly

promoting their brand.

Since when is there something wrong with:

*acting on behalf of the company

*clearly stating my brand

*clearly promoting my brand?

Yes, I am an unpaid volunteer advocate for Cochlear. Why? Because I fully

believe that Cochlear is the best company, and that Cochlear makes the best

implant. That is my opinion; why is it not ok for me to state that outright?

While I do believe that everyone should do their own research and I respect any

decision that anyone makes to get whichever brand they choose, that doesn't

change my opinion.

[Guest guest]

I am going to be seeing Dr. Coons in Red Bluff for a consult in August. In

the mean time, my GP gave me the card of a Dr. J. Chen in

Berkeley, CA. Her thinking was just to get another opinion. Has anyone

else here had TKR with Dr. Chen in Berkeley?

Thanks,

claire

Callahan Goodman

[Guest guest]

Hi All

While never comfortable doing the rapid Drug tests and breathalyzers. mainly

because I dont want to be viewed " as the police " it just comes with the job. 99

% of the people I have dealt with understand this and dont hold it against me.

As for D & A tests we send out no problems for me. Since I am feeling a bit

bitchy today I will let loose with a unpopular semi insulting opinion.

This subject comes up on the list every so often and we go done the same road,

GET OVER IT! if you like your job and want to keep it then do the bloody tests!

Seems that people complaining about this have too much time on thier hands and

(this is the part that is going to get me yelled at) work in the Northsea!

again just get on with it and stop moaning!

Ok bitch rant done please feel free to yell at me and throw things

Cheers

Tom G

From: treetop_bay@...

Date: Wed, 10 Aug 2011 03:19:59 +0100

Subject: Opinions

Good day all,

I wanted to ask what people feel about resident remote medics being asked to do

Drug & Alcohol tests on the people they work with ?

Personally I am uncomfortable with the idea as the consequences for someone you

know and probably like can be disasterous and resulting in the medic concerned

being rejected by others of those he works with for being the reason their

friend has got into trouble...

I think you all know what I mean because as part of a team you should have their

trust and D/A tests should be done by someone outside that team and with the

medic also being tested as part of the group.

I think it could also lead to a loss of faith in the confidentialy offerred by a

medic in that others may feel that he/she (medic) might also now be passing on

other private details to the company so the sick parade drops off and trust is

gone.

I feel folks in MJR's position of having to check on Malarone medication

compliance may be slightly different than drugs and alcohol.

So has anyone got a policy on this or is it something understood that resident

medics don't do it or what?

Cheers

P

[Guest guest]

I think so long as we do it professionally then whats the problem. Am I wrong

for finding a positive result, lets look at the root cause of the problem.

People need to understand it is not just big brother, it could possible effect

their lives so we are doing them a favour, just like the copper stopping someone

from knocking their kids down while under the influence.

We can not escape from doing D & A testing but we can do it in an way to let

everyone know we are unbiased and professional in our approach.

>

> Good day all,

>  

> I wanted to ask what people feel about resident remote medics being asked to

do Drug & Alcohol tests on the people they work with ?

>  

> Personally I am uncomfortable with the idea as the consequences for someone

you know and probably like can be disasterous and resulting in the medic

concerned being rejected by others of those he works with for being the

reason their friend has got into trouble...

>  

> I think you all know what I mean because as part of a team you should have

their trust and D/A tests should be done by someone outside that team and

with the medic also being  tested as part of the group.

>  

> I think it could also lead to a loss of faith in the confidentialy offerred by

a medic in that others may feel that he/she (medic) might also now be passing on

other private details to the company so the sick parade drops off and trust is

gone.

>  

> I feel folks in MJR's position of having to check on Malarone medication

compliance may be slightly different than drugs and alcohol.

>  

> So has anyone got a policy on this or is it something understood that resident

medics don't do it or what?

>  

> Cheers

>  

> P

>  

>  

>

>

[Guest guest]

I worked for Sedco Forex & Transocean for 17 years & we always did drug

screening, Abermed often sent out a Nurse, it was known to be part of your

employment contract not to do drugs or be under the influance of drink & we were

only safeguarding others from the effects of these guys actions. I have never

been seen as anything but doing my job when I have drug screened anyone, even

after finding one or two.

Regards,

Mashford

From: offshoremedic01@...

Date: Fri, 30 Sep 2011 13:02:34 +0000

Subject: Re: Opinions

I think so long as we do it professionally then whats the problem. Am I wrong

for finding a positive result, lets look at the root cause of the problem.

People need to understand it is not just big brother, it could possible effect

their lives so we are doing them a favour, just like the copper stopping someone

from knocking their kids down while under the influence.

We can not escape from doing D & A testing but we can do it in an way to let

everyone know we are unbiased and professional in our approach.

>

> Good day all,

>

> I wanted to ask what people feel about resident remote medics being asked to

do Drug & Alcohol tests on the people they work with ?

>

> Personally I am uncomfortable with the idea as the consequences for someone

you know and probably like can be disasterous and resulting in the medic

concerned being rejected by others of those he works with for being the reason

their friend has got into trouble...

>

> I think you all know what I mean because as part of a team you should have

their trust and D/A tests should be done by someone outside that team and with

the medic also being tested as part of the group.

>

> I think it could also lead to a loss of faith in the confidentialy offerred by

a medic in that others may feel that he/she (medic) might also now be passing on

other private details to the company so the sick parade drops off and trust is

gone.

>

> I feel folks in MJR's position of having to check on Malarone medication

compliance may be slightly different than drugs and alcohol.

>

> So has anyone got a policy on this or is it something understood that resident

medics don't do it or what?

>

> Cheers

>

> P

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I  have no problems with undertaking or performing the D & A testing, as long as

the medical provider company provides adequate training to ensure the test are

conducted as per the relevant standards. 

 

I have just finished writing our companies D & A policy and procedures, which are

now with the company solicitors to ensure they will not leave any one open to

litigation arising from chain of custody problems.  I just see it as another

tool to ensure every body's health and safety while at work.  Yes it can impact

on an individuals recreational time (cannabinoids), but hey it's not legal. 

 

A company can choose to conduct saliva testing, which will only register certain

drugs for 3-6 hours post use.

From my own experience, either offshore or in a mine site employees understand

that D & A testing is part and parcel of employment and when they sign up for the

job they agree in advance that they will comply with mandatory D & A testing, they

have two choices suck it up and enjoy the pay, or window seat or isle.

 

Mike

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From: offshoremedic01 <offshoremedic01@...>

Sent: Friday, 30 September 2011, 21:02

Subject: Re: Opinions

 

I think so long as we do it professionally then whats the problem. Am I wrong

for finding a positive result, lets look at the root cause of the problem.

People need to understand it is not just big brother, it could possible effect

their lives so we are doing them a favour, just like the copper stopping someone

from knocking their kids down while under the influence.

We can not escape from doing D & A testing but we can do it in an way to let

everyone know we are unbiased and professional in our approach.

>

> Good day all,

>  

> I wanted to ask what people feel about resident remote medics being asked to

do Drug & Alcohol tests on the people they work with ?

>  

> Personally I am uncomfortable with the idea as the consequences for someone

you know and probably like can be disasterous and resulting in the medic

concerned being rejected by others of those he works with for being the

reason their friend has got into trouble...

>  

> I think you all know what I mean because as part of a team you should have

their trust and D/A tests should be done by someone outside that team and

with the medic also being  tested as part of the group.

>  

> I think it could also lead to a loss of faith in the confidentialy offerred by

a medic in that others may feel that he/she (medic) might also now be passing on

other private details to the company so the sick parade drops off and trust is

gone.

>  

> I feel folks in MJR's position of having to check on Malarone medication

compliance may be slightly different than drugs and alcohol.

>  

> So has anyone got a policy on this or is it something understood that resident

medics don't do it or what?

>  

> Cheers

>  

> P

>  

>  

>

>