Why isn't it acceptable to accept gifts for treating patients?
Jul.31, 2010 in
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So is accepting gifts for treating patients a breach ethics, law, warrantee, or contract. And why?
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July 31st, 2010 at 7:33 am
It’s a fine line to walk. Speaking as a nurse, most hospitals have policies forbidding nurses from accepting gifts from patients or their families with the rationale that the nurse would be obligated to somehow compensate for the gift (either giving one of similar value back to the person or in "better" care).
That said, it’s very difficult to turn down a box of homemade candy, cookies, etc. Those gifts are generally shared with other staff members. If patients or their families try to give cash or checks, we ask that they instead donate to the hospital fund or a charity of their choice in the hospital’s name.
Sending a personal thank you card to a doctor or other staff member isn’t frowned on and is appreciated by the recipient.