Re: Re: Overseas employment

[Guest guest]

As far as the " Doc " my kid setup this email account for me and hes the one that

put it on there.. I didnt even realize that it showed that.  Non of my other

emails shows it... Oh well... never have disrespect for any of my brothers or

sisters in the field but you cant tell me that any point youve never been called

" Doc " on a job... But my apologies and sympathies if it hurt your feelings

________________________________

From: Sumo <sumoparamedic@...>

Sent: Monday, October 24, 2011 8:27 AM

Subject: Re: Overseas employment

 

As probably the least humble human being on the planet I find it ironic that I

would point out, a good start would be to not call yourself " Doc " when talking

to other medics.

>

> Hello everyone,

>

> Im a remote medic that has primarily worked in the Gulf of Mexico and around

the United States. American of course... but am interested in going overseas.

Can anyone help me with some info on some companies and requirements?

>

> Cheers...

>

[Guest guest]

From the buck private medic to the 4 star Surgeon General we are all " docs " it's

a term of endearment.  I make it a point when I have a pt call me " doctor " I

always, say, " Nope, I'm a RN NP PA " , not a " doctor " .  I'm sure " doc " did not

mean anything negative or boastful about it

Mike " Major Dad " <><

Growing old is inevitable, growing up is optional.

Medical Traveling Soldier of Fortune Conventional and Tactical Medical Support

Mike " Major Dad " Reisman Maj-Ret RN CS FNP

" Every strike brings me closer to the next home run. "

--Babe Ruth,

American baseball player

________________________________

From: Sumo <sumoparamedic@...>

Sent: Monday, October 24, 2011 6:27 AM

Subject: Re: Overseas employment

 

As probably the least humble human being on the planet I find it ironic that I

would point out, a good start would be to not call yourself " Doc " when talking

to other medics.

>

> Hello everyone,

>

> Im a remote medic that has primarily worked in the Gulf of Mexico and around

the United States. American of course... but am interested in going overseas.

Can anyone help me with some info on some companies and requirements?

>

> Cheers...

>

[Guest guest]

Hey Sumo

If " DOC " bullzeye52 was a US Navy Corpsman, then he has earned the name " Doc "

and there is no one that can take that honor away from him.

Anybody can be a paramedic, only a chosen few can be called " Doc " .

 

Cheers

Dennis Hunt

Doc/MDR/Medic

From: Sumo <sumoparamedic@...>

Subject: Re: Overseas employment

Date: Monday, October 24, 2011, 9:27 AM

 

As probably the least humble human being on the planet I find it ironic that I

would point out, a good start would be to not call yourself " Doc " when talking

to other medics.

>

> Hello everyone,

>

> Im a remote medic that has primarily worked in the Gulf of Mexico and around

the United States. American of course... but am interested in going overseas.

Can anyone help me with some info on some companies and requirements?

>

> Cheers...

>

[Guest guest]

amen to that brother Dennis

Growing old is inevitable, growing up is optional.

Medical Traveling Soldier of Fortune Conventional and Tactical Medical Support

Mike " Major Dad " Reisman Maj-Ret RN CS FNP

" Every strike brings me closer to the next home run. "

--Babe Ruth,

American baseball player

________________________________

From: Dennis Hunt <dennis.hunt@...>

Sent: Monday, October 24, 2011 2:17 PM

Subject: Re: Re: Overseas employment

 

Hey Sumo

If " DOC " bullzeye52 was a US Navy Corpsman, then he has earned the name " Doc "

and there is no one that can take that honor away from him.

Anybody can be a paramedic, only a chosen few can be called " Doc " .

 

Cheers

Dennis Hunt

Doc/MDR/Medic

From: Sumo <sumoparamedic@...>

Subject: Re: Overseas employment

Date: Monday, October 24, 2011, 9:27 AM

 

As probably the least humble human being on the planet I find it ironic that I

would point out, a good start would be to not call yourself " Doc " when talking

to other medics.

>

> Hello everyone,

>

> Im a remote medic that has primarily worked in the Gulf of Mexico and around

the United States. American of course... but am interested in going overseas.

Can anyone help me with some info on some companies and requirements?

>

> Cheers...

>

[Guest guest]

Understood " doc " Sumo....now give me 20 pushups and 2 laps..... ) LOL

Your medic warrior brother

Mike<><

Growing old is inevitable, growing up is optional.

Medical Traveling Soldier of Fortune Conventional and Tactical Medical Support

Mike " Major Dad " Reisman Maj-Ret RN CS FNP

" Every strike brings me closer to the next home run. "

--Babe Ruth,

American baseball player

________________________________

From: Sumo <sumoparamedic@...>

Sent: Tuesday, October 25, 2011 8:06 AM

Subject: Re: Overseas employment

 

Doc is a slang term for doctor for everyone outside the military. I understand

it is common practice in the military, but this is not a military web board, it

is a civilian web board. I don't see why the expectation of calling yourself Doc

carries over to the civilian world any more than you would expect to be called

Major. I was taught to respect hard won titles, and I have always hated being

called Doc by the people I work with. I don't see it as a term of endearment, I

see it as a marginalization, as if all medical personnel are interchangeable.

The simple truth is a 91B is not as valuable as a the Surgeon General, that is a

socialist concept that is contrary to everything we teach in medicine and the

military. I am sure in the service you enjoyed the perks of your rank, including

the title, which you still use in your signature, and I am sure you would

correct any PFC who didn't refer to you as sir when it was called for. Thanks

for correcting me

Doc, obviously my mistake.

" Doc " Sumo Out.

> >

> > Hello everyone,

> >

> > Im a remote medic that has primarily worked in the Gulf of Mexico and around

the United States. American of course... but am interested in going overseas.

Can anyone help me with some info on some companies and requirements?

> >

> > Cheers...

> >

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Sumo

When a patient calls me Doctor, I will tell them that I am not a doctor.  Yes,

being a doctor requires many years of hard study and work.  They have earned

the title of being called a doctor.   Doc is a slang term, often used out of

respect to the person providing medical care.  Our reward is not being called

" DOC " .  It is when we hear from the patient - - " THANKS "   that medicine really

help me get better.  " THANKS DOC " .  You will not change that due to your

position and attitude of medics being called " DOC " . 

 

IF a patient has no respect for their medic, then they will not call him/her

" DOC " .  It is the same in the military as well on civilian ships/rigs. 

 

So, accept it if you wish or not accept it.  At the end of the day, the pay is

the same and the respect of the patient and crew is more paramount than a slang

" DOC " title.

 

Sometimes it take more to gain the respect of the crew - maybe one should

improve their own image prior to challenging the image of how others perceive

oneself.

 

When I was in the military, I probably spent more time in telling junior

personnel NOT to call me SIR after I made Chief Petty Officer.  I would tell

them don't call me SIR,  my parents were married when I was born.  he

ha.     You have to earn respect - not shove it down someone's throat to

make one look great. 

 

Hopefully, we will not hear anymore from you on the slang term " DOC " .  It is

not something that will change in our lifetime. 

Later gator

Dennis

From: Sumo <sumoparamedic@...>

Subject: Re: Overseas employment

Date: Tuesday, October 25, 2011, 11:06 AM

 

Doc is a slang term for doctor for everyone outside the military. I understand

it is common practice in the military, but this is not a military web board, it

is a civilian web board. I don't see why the expectation of calling yourself Doc

carries over to the civilian world any more than you would expect to be called

Major. I was taught to respect hard won titles, and I have always hated being

called Doc by the people I work with. I don't see it as a term of endearment, I

see it as a marginalization, as if all medical personnel are interchangeable.

The simple truth is a 91B is not as valuable as a the Surgeon General, that is a

socialist concept that is contrary to everything we teach in medicine and the

military. I am sure in the service you enjoyed the perks of your rank, including

the title, which you still use in your signature, and I am sure you would

correct any PFC who didn't refer to you as sir when it was called for. Thanks

for correcting me

Doc, obviously my mistake.

" Doc " Sumo Out.

> >

> > Hello everyone,

> >

> > Im a remote medic that has primarily worked in the Gulf of Mexico and around

the United States. American of course... but am interested in going overseas.

Can anyone help me with some info on some companies and requirements?

> >

> > Cheers...

> >

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

On the 'flip' side in the UK we call Doctors, when working in the hospital

setting 'Medics'.

I've been called a lot worse the 'doc' .. :-) (especially this last 24hrs worth

of crew changes, and the flight is again on hold due to thunder and lightning in

Aberdeen!!)

'Medic' Tim

From: sumoparamedic@...

Date: Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:06:09 +0000

Subject: Re: Overseas employment

Doc is a slang term for doctor for everyone outside the military. I understand

it is common practice in the military, but this is not a military web board, it

is a civilian web board. I don't see why the expectation of calling yourself Doc

carries over to the civilian world any more than you would expect to be called

Major. I was taught to respect hard won titles, and I have always hated being

called Doc by the people I work with. I don't see it as a term of endearment, I

see it as a marginalization, as if all medical personnel are interchangeable.

The simple truth is a 91B is not as valuable as a the Surgeon General, that is a

socialist concept that is contrary to everything we teach in medicine and the

military. I am sure in the service you enjoyed the perks of your rank, including

the title, which you still use in your signature, and I am sure you would

correct any PFC who didn't refer to you as sir when it was called for. Thanks

for correcting me Doc, obviously my mistake.

" Doc " Sumo Out.

> >

> > Hello everyone,

> >

> > Im a remote medic that has primarily worked in the Gulf of Mexico and around

the United States. American of course... but am interested in going overseas.

Can anyone help me with some info on some companies and requirements?

> >

> > Cheers...

> >

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Dennis former CPO, did you ever say, " Don't call me sir, I work for a living "

Growing old is inevitable, growing up is optional.

Medical Traveling Soldier of Fortune Conventional and Tactical Medical Support

Mike " Major Dad " Reisman Maj-Ret RN CS FNP

" Every strike brings me closer to the next home run. "

--Babe Ruth,

American baseball player

________________________________

From: Dennis Hunt <dennis.hunt@...>

Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2011 12:01 AM

Subject: Re: Re: Overseas employment

 

Sumo

When a patient calls me Doctor, I will tell them that I am not a doctor.  Yes,

being a doctor requires many years of hard study and work.  They have earned

the title of being called a doctor.   Doc is a slang term, often used out of

respect to the person providing medical care.  Our reward is not being called

" DOC " .  It is when we hear from the patient - - " THANKS "   that medicine really

help me get better.  " THANKS DOC " .  You will not change that due to your

position and attitude of medics being called " DOC " . 

 

IF a patient has no respect for their medic, then they will not call him/her

" DOC " .  It is the same in the military as well on civilian ships/rigs. 

 

So, accept it if you wish or not accept it.  At the end of the day, the pay is

the same and the respect of the patient and crew is more paramount than a slang

" DOC " title.

 

Sometimes it take more to gain the respect of the crew - maybe one should

improve their own image prior to challenging the image of how others perceive

oneself.

 

When I was in the military, I probably spent more time in telling junior

personnel NOT to call me SIR after I made Chief Petty Officer.  I would tell

them don't call me SIR,  my parents were married when I was born.  he

ha.     You have to earn respect - not shove it down someone's throat to

make one look great. 

 

Hopefully, we will not hear anymore from you on the slang term " DOC " .  It is

not something that will change in our lifetime. 

Later gator

Dennis

From: Sumo <sumoparamedic@...>

Subject: Re: Overseas employment

Date: Tuesday, October 25, 2011, 11:06 AM

 

Doc is a slang term for doctor for everyone outside the military. I understand

it is common practice in the military, but this is not a military web board, it

is a civilian web board. I don't see why the expectation of calling yourself Doc

carries over to the civilian world any more than you would expect to be called

Major. I was taught to respect hard won titles, and I have always hated being

called Doc by the people I work with. I don't see it as a term of endearment, I

see it as a marginalization, as if all medical personnel are interchangeable.

The simple truth is a 91B is not as valuable as a the Surgeon General, that is a

socialist concept that is contrary to everything we teach in medicine and the

military. I am sure in the service you enjoyed the perks of your rank, including

the title, which you still use in your signature, and I am sure you would

correct any PFC who didn't refer to you as sir when it was called for. Thanks

for correcting me

Doc, obviously my mistake.

" Doc " Sumo Out.

> >

> > Hello everyone,

> >

> > Im a remote medic that has primarily worked in the Gulf of Mexico and around

the United States. American of course... but am interested in going overseas.

Can anyone help me with some info on some companies and requirements?

> >

> > Cheers...

> >

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

or " Don't call me sir, I never got any qualifications " .

From: Sumo <sumoparamedic@...>

Subject: Re: Overseas employment

Date: Tuesday, October 25, 2011, 11:06 AM

 

Doc is a slang term for doctor for everyone outside the military. I understand

it is common practice in the military, but this is not a military web board, it

is a civilian web board. I don't see why the expectation of calling yourself Doc

carries over to the civilian world any more than you would expect to be called

Major. I was taught to respect hard won titles, and I have always hated being

called Doc by the people I work with. I don't see it as a term of endearment, I

see it as a marginalization, as if all medical personnel are interchangeable.

The simple truth is a 91B is not as valuable as a the Surgeon General, that is a

socialist concept that is contrary to everything we teach in medicine and the

military. I am sure in the service you enjoyed the perks of your rank, including

the title, which you still use in your signature, and I am sure you would

correct any PFC who didn't refer to you as sir when it was called for. Thanks

for correcting me

Doc, obviously my mistake.

" Doc " Sumo Out.

> >

> > Hello everyone,

> >

> > Im a remote medic that has primarily worked in the Gulf of Mexico and around

the United States. American of course... but am interested in going overseas.

Can anyone help me with some info on some companies and requirements?

> >

> > Cheers...

> >

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I can't believe you are excluding 50% of the population.

Don't call me Sir, I'm a Lady!

DaveO

Re: Re: Overseas employment

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Date: Thursday, 27 October, 2011, 16:04

Dennis former CPO, did you ever say, " Don't call me sir, I work for a

living "