How so? I’m really trying to empathize, but I can’t understand how the potential harm for “the actual person having an actual medical emergency” is bigger if they’re asked this question.
I can see very tiny negatives (annoying question etc.). But none of them compare to the potential positives for both the person with a medical emergency, and any potential fetus involved. Say for example someone has gotten pregnant without knowing, but would like to keep the pregnancy - they might feel guilty for the rest of their lives if their medical visit causes harm to their pregnancy.
I’m going to need you to speak with my lawyer and sign a waiver if you refuse to test for a pregnancy. We cannot discuss any further until this matter is settled, or the situation becomes a life threatening emergency.
How so? I’m really trying to empathize, but I can’t understand how the potential harm for “the actual person having an actual medical emergency” is bigger if they’re asked this question.
I can see very tiny negatives (annoying question etc.). But none of them compare to the potential positives for both the person with a medical emergency, and any potential fetus involved. Say for example someone has gotten pregnant without knowing, but would like to keep the pregnancy - they might feel guilty for the rest of their lives if their medical visit causes harm to their pregnancy.
I understand your position, but I’m going to need you to prove you aren’t pregnant or have a chance of being pregnant before we discuss this further.
Of course, everyone knows a doctor won’t even consider talking to you unless you carry a negative pregnancy test.
Wait, why do they even ask about the period? Are they stupid, why isn’t the negative pregnancy test enough?
I’m going to need you to speak with my lawyer and sign a waiver if you refuse to test for a pregnancy. We cannot discuss any further until this matter is settled, or the situation becomes a life threatening emergency.