Can surgeons operate on their own children?

scruffycat

They can, but generally do not unless they have to. The idea being that the emotional involvement (with the patient) might add undue stress to the surgeon, increasing the likelihood of making either a crippling or a fatal mistake.

lmn78744

No, it is considered unethical to perform significant medical procedures on one's own family. You cannot be expected to maintain the proper objectivity when it's your own family. Many professions hold this same standard.

nicole

im not sure...the law may permit it, but i dont think anyone would want to.
i have heard before that no doctor can opperate on a blood relative. but im not sure if thats 100% true.
can you imagine if they could though?
talk about major pressure.

cmputrkd

Yes my dad's a surgeon and he says that it is emotionally harder because if you screw up its your child.

VRK R

intelligent question- but it depends on the type of operation.
practically --CAN NOT --is the answer.

kimaam

thats super scary but i think so.

yes, they have a license...at least I think so.

*****

Yes, while there is no law against it, they do not because of the emotional factors involved.

â™¥â™¥The Queen Has Spokenâ™¥â™¥

They can if necessary. However it is not common practice as that is a close family member and if something happened the parent would not be the best choice

b8k3p

I'm pretty sure that legally there isn't anything preventing a surgeon from operating on his or her own child -- but ethically, there's an issue.

alexiv

yeah... seldom dont. ~ i think?

spongebob!

probably

blusuzyq

Yes, there is no law against it in any state that I know of, but, as the old saying goes " A doctor who treats himself has a fool for a patient" and this kind of applies when a doctor treats his family members- especially something as serious as surgery on his child. Most physicians have a vast network, and could easily get the best experts for his loved ones. Of course in an emergency.........

Nally L

yes they can they be better of doing there own children..

idontknow

I would think NO unless they were crazy sickos. It would only seem appropriate if it were an emergency.
This question seems wrong...
It reminds me of that story where the nurse mother gave her daughter an abortion in their home bathroom w/o any pain meds.

Quixoni D

Yes, as long as it is:
1.) Within their ability
2.) Confident in their abilities.

bobcat 007

yes, what if he was the only capable one available and she needed immediate surgery

Chaz

Yes. But I think that it is not recommended. Anytime emotions are involved..should something "go wrong" it could cause the surgeon to "lose focus".

rob5279

Absolutely not.

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