I suppose I don't see what the big deal is. I would think that anything odd or out of the ordinary is going to attract attention like this.

If the guy had 6 toes and the nurses looked into the body bag to see it for themselves, would they get into trouble?

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Originally posted by a1abdj:
I suppose I don't see what the big deal is. I would think that anything odd or out of the ordinary is going to attract attention like this.

If the guy had 6 toes and the nurses looked into the body bag to see it for themselves, would they get into trouble?

You make a good point.

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Originally posted by a1abdj:
I suppose I don't see what the big deal is. I would think that anything odd or out of the ordinary is going to attract attention like this.

If the guy had 6 toes and the nurses looked into the body bag to see it for themselves, would they get into trouble?

Exactly this.

The "issue" itself was a big, fat, nothingburger. The reprimands they got are stupid, but typical of big companies. No one was harmed, nothing bad happened. It's all, well, stupid.

I was in the pool! There was shrinkage!

Guy was a "bank walker" not a "dog paddler".

I could swing either way on this. What if the dead person was a woman and they were admiring her breasts?

On the other hand, I'm thinking I want to be the dead guy.

"Oy!! Schwartz is dead!!"

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Originally posted by arfmel:
Guy was a "bank walker" not a "dog paddler".

Was he from Arkansas?

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Originally posted by Lord Vaalic:
I was in the pool! There was shrinkage!

The first exclamation should be bold printed in my toe tag...

2000Z-71 is suspiciously quiet...

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Originally posted by Shaql:
2000Z-71 is suspiciously quiet...

Do you think it was him?

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Originally posted by a1abdj:
I suppose I don't see what the big deal is. I would think that anything odd or out of the ordinary is going to attract attention like this.

If the guy had 6 toes and the nurses looked into the body bag to see it for themselves, would they get into trouble?

I think that if someone's privacy is being violated just for curiosity sake then it is unprofessional, unethical and yes should be punished. Should the nurses be allowed to sell tickets and hold a private showing, or bring in their boyfriends and girlfriends for a gander? Should male nurses be allowed to "check out" the abnormally large breasts, or artful ladyscaping on a beautiful cadaver?

If the viewing of the body is done in a professional way, in the interest of science or furtherance of the medical profession then maybe. Preferably with family consent.

I'd be surprised if photos weren't taken as well...

This...

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Originally posted by a1abdj:
I suppose I don't see what the big deal is. I would think that anything odd or out of the ordinary is going to attract attention like this.

If the guy had 6 toes and the nurses looked into the body bag to see it for themselves, would they get into trouble?

Imagine if the guy's mother or other family member heard all of this. How do you think they might feel? In this society, we don't treat the dead this way, and this goes double for people who are supposed to be health professionals.

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In this society, we don't treat the dead this way, and this goes double for people who are supposed to be health professionals.

Once you are dead, you are stripped of your clothing and will be seen in all of your glory by several people. Those who prep you, those who store you, those who perform an autopsy, those at the funeral home, etc.

Every single health care professional I know is very fascinated by abnormalities. Unusual injuries or unusual anatomy is spoken about regularly. I can't speak firsthand, and I have only heard about these things from my friends. Another medical professional recounted a similar story earlier in this thread. Perhaps some others will chime in with their first hand observations.

It would be one thing to be taking photos and texting them to your friends (this may have even been the topic of a previous discussion here). I think looking is much more common that you believe it is.

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Originally posted by a1abdj:
I suppose I don't see what the big deal is. I would think that anything odd or out of the ordinary is going to attract attention like this.

If the guy had 6 toes and the nurses looked into the body bag to see it for themselves, would they get into trouble?

I think your purpose in saying this is just to trigger arguments with other members.

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I think your purpose in saying this is just to trigger arguments with other members.

I think your purpose in making this type of accusation is to trigger an argument.

I speak my mind. Those are my honest thoughts. Seems I'm not alone either.

Look at what you want after I'm dead....just dont point and laugh.

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Originally posted by a1abdj:

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In this society, we don't treat the dead this way, and this goes double for people who are supposed to be health professionals.

Once you are dead, you are stripped of your clothing and will be seen in all of your glory by several people. Those who prep you, those who store you, those who perform an autopsy, those at the funeral home, etc.

Every single health care professional I know is very fascinated by abnormalities. Unusual injuries or unusual anatomy is spoken about regularly.

It would be one thing to be taking photos and texting them to your friends. I think looking is much more common that you believe it is.

It probably is more common that we might think. But it is still improper, and the sort of thing that will get the public and family upset. Understandably so - we treat the dead with an extra measure of deference. If the viewing is just to satisfy one's curiosity and has no medical justification, the viewers can be expected to sanctioned if they are caught. Especially when it has sexual overtones, which is even more taboo.