Women: would you waive your right to sue?

Question

If you didn't want a pregnancy test, would you be willing to waive your right to sue if you were pregnant and the child was born with birth defects as a result of the treatment?

Inspired by this question.

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AldtPtlN8Ex9fbD5J1SIgXgYxgt.;_ylv=3?qid=20080902065436AAFCnr1

Would that solution work?

Answer 1

I would, assuming I lived in a country where abortion was safe and legal.  I wouldn't have the child, so it wouldn't be an issue.

Answer 2

I believe women should have pregnancy tests, if they are undergoing a medical procedure that could harm a baby.  

Why?  Because I worked in the medical field for over 15 years.  I am the one who was "lucky" enough to have to call a woman in her late 40's who had a tubal ligation 8 years prior, and tell her, "Congratulations, you're pregnant."  We were going to put her on medication that would have grossly damaged a fetus, pregnancy tests were mandatory to be on the medication.

The woman was indeed pregnant, despite a tubal ligation 8 years prior.  You have never seen a woman who was so completely flipped out.  

So even in cases where there is "no possible chance, " pregnancy tests should still be done (exception to women who have had hysterectomies, and are 75 years and older).

Besides, some women do not understand their bodies well, and do not understand the meaning of "no chance."  Again we had a 19 year old patient going on the same drug.  We did a pregnancy test on her, even though there was, "No Chance."   She too was pregnant.  She completely believed if you'd had s*x only ONE TIME, you couldn't get pregnant, because it was your very first time.  

Since "miracles" happen (self healing tubal ligations) and women (especially young women) often do not understand their bodies well, I believe that pregnancy testing should be done.

It is the Doctor's and Nurses job, with their advanced medical training and experience to look out for the well being of the patient, and any potential unborn child.

~Garnet

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Worked in the medical field over 15 years  

Answer 3

I don't have a problem taking the pregnancy test. However I do have a problem with the charge of $483.00 for the urine test they made me do in the emergency room.

I understand the concerns they have and agree that it's in the patients and doctors best interest to make sure, but that charge is ridiculous.

Yes it would work until kids started coming out f*cked up.

Answer 4

Yes. If I knew I had not had s*x and there was no way a pregnancy was possible.   I posted the question - not for the normal woman having s*x with a male partner and using contraception, where pregnancy may be possible, but for those others who's character was questioned.   Why should anyone have unnecessary medical tests?    

I had a tussle with an ER doctor once.   He noted my age then was 41 and was sure I was pregnant- after I had had a hysterectomy a few months before.   My husband, the lawyer, had a talk with him.

  

Answer 5

No. Nor would I refuse the test. Better safe than sorry.  Any female between the ages of 10 and 60 should if it is that damaging to a possible  pregnancy.  Like many have stated - sometimes people don't know.  I have a friend, who is a paramedic, and his wife a nurse, who were 5 months along before 'accidentally' finding out they were expecting during an ultra sound.  She had continued to bleed monthly, though a bit less, so they had no idea.

Answer 6

I don't really see what you mean. The prior question is about giving women pregnancy tests for the sake of it, even though they may not be pregnant.

If you don't want one then you shouldn't have one. If there is something like takionga certain medication would effect a fetus, then it's your decision to double check or not bother to get it done.

Answer 7

This isn't about the doctor's (or it shouldn't be), it's about the kids.

The mother can't take "full responsibility" for her actions, because if she gives birth it's not her that's going to be living with a defect the rest of her life.

Answer 8

I would not avoid the amnio and AFP and other tests ever. I also wouldn't waive my rights to sue since the defect could be caused by medical treatment and occur after these tests were given.