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I’m curious what kind of birds would be offensive?I'm planning on getting some ink that might be hard to cover up (on hand). It might be a bird, skull, snake, dagger, gun, weapon, etc. Might be one of those or not one of those -- don't want to be too specific.
I know tattoos are probably fine, and I don't care what others think unless it significantly impacts me professionally.
I’m curious what kind of birds would be offensive?
Yeah, I didn’t think about that one.
Not going to wait that long. Life's too short. Going to do it now, just need to be strategic.
I’m curious what kind of birds would be offensive?
Sounds like you've already made up your mind before even posting this.Can't hide the gains buddy boy
Can I just swing these to cover it if necessary?
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The only thing I can think of is the OR for rotations, but my city is definitely pro-tattoos so I'm not worried. I imagine after someone match, it'll be hard to justify firing him over a tat you can easily cover up in the clinic.
Your friends at infection control will cry about your lack of hand hygieneCan't hide the gains buddy boy
Can I just swing these to cover it if necessary?
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The only thing I can think of is the OR for rotations, but my city is definitely pro-tattoos so I'm not worried. I imagine after someone match, it'll be hard to justify firing him over a tat you can easily cover up in the clinic.
Residency interviews? Unless you wore like mittens or something which would probably still be weirdOn the other hand (no pun intended), is there really an issue with wearing a latex glove all day long? I'd only need one on so I can still check my phone with my other hand.
Can just swap it out every hour or so.
On the other hand (no pun intended), is there really an issue with wearing a latex glove all day long? I'd only need one on so I can still check my phone with my other hand.
Can just swap it out every hour or so.
Just my personal opinion but that tattoo seems like a terrible idea. I wouldn't be offended but I would judge you. I could imagine many patients being offended/terrified.Just so we're on the same page, would something like this be "offensive"? Please don't quote the image.
I actually think wearing gloves during patient encounters seems like a good idea, regardless of tattoo or not. At my school we're not allowed to wear gloves with SPs, but can we wear them in the real world?
If I'm willing to be gloved with patients and wear full sleeves hiding the ink, I can't think of a reason HR would fire me over it. I know people on here and reddit are the typical hypersafe risk averse crowd, but I'm trying to be logical here.
For what it's worth, I am good at establishing rapport with patients. I get along well with grandmas and older people in general pretty well.
Definitely not trying to argue. As you've seen, I am considering all the responses. I don't argue with people on the internet since that is a waste of my time, this is a discussion.
When you say hard to be continuously gloved, can you be more specific? I just checked a couple of prominent hospital network policies and tattoo coverage is sufficient. I think it'll be fine if I'm not gloved for a few minutes here and there.
Gloving up for every patient encounter is unusual and will get you noticed (not in a good way). You'll get asked why and if the answer is "I got a tattoo in med school that I was worried people would judge me for" there's a good chance people will question your overall judgement.Definitely not trying to argue. As you've seen, I am considering all the responses. I don't argue with people on the internet since that is a waste of my time, this is a discussion.
When you say hard to be continuously gloved, can you be more specific? I just checked a couple of prominent hospital network policies and tattoo coverage is sufficient. I think it'll be fine if I'm not gloved for a few minutes here and there.
Definitely not trying to argue. As you've seen, I am considering all the responses. I don't argue with people on the internet since that is a waste of my time, this is a discussion.
When you say hard to be continuously gloved, can you be more specific? I just checked a couple of prominent hospital network policies and tattoo coverage is sufficient. I think it'll be fine if I'm not gloved for a few minutes here and there.
Not sure why you would get a gun or something like that on you lol. I mean make good judgement because ink is permanent. I have lots of tattoos but they are almost all coverable. I love tattoos, but in our society (especially professional careers) tattoos are still taboo. Just put yourself in an employers shoes and ask yourself "Would I hire this person if they had X tattood where everyone could see" because as an employee you represent the hospital/practice.I'm planning on getting some ink that might be hard to cover up (on hand). It might be a bird, skull, snake, dagger, gun, weapon, etc. Might be one of those or not one of those -- don't want to be too specific.
I know tattoos are probably fine, and I don't care what others think unless it significantly impacts me professionally.
Are you trolling now? If not, it screams of bad judgement and a lack of professional behavior.Just so we're on the same page, would something like this be "offensive"? Please don't quote the image.
There was a time where tats were symbols of rebellion. Now they're a symbol of conformity.I love tattoos, but in our society (especially professional careers) tattoos are still taboo.
Yes, this would frighten and disturb many patients, especially children and the elderly.Just so we're on the same page, would something like this be "offensive"? Please don't quote the image.
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I'll preface this by saying that I have zero problems with tattoos generally and don't think twice when I see a colleague with a tattoo in any location. My big issue here is the content/the skull. Multiple physicians in this thread have explained to you why it's not practical to constantly cover your hands at work, and I agree with them. I would also imagine that constantly wearing one of those hand covers you posted (which frankly, looks weird, will be noticeable when you're shaking people's hands, and you can never wear while examining a patient) or an exam glove would raise questions of its own, and people will assume the worst...which honestly, is not far off from "I got a dumb offensive tattoo," though my mind would probably go to a swastika or something like that. During your clinical rotations and practice you will be examining people's babies, doing death pronouncements in front of family members, holding patients' hands as they are suffering, writing/drawing explanations for patients as they make difficult decisions about their care...do you really think doing all that with a skull or another symbol related to death or injury on your hand is a good look? You acknowledge in your title that you think the tattoo you're planning for is offensive to others - why do you feel a need to do something you know is likely to offend other people? Is it really worth whatever ego boost you get? There are plenty of tasteful hand/wrist tattoos out there if you really feel a need to express yourself in that particular way.Not trolling, already have a guy who's ready when I am.
Opera, that's a little harsh. You'd probably barely even notice what it was in passing. I'm also not interested in IM or primary care, where I think presentation matters the most. If it's relevant, I see myself doing my own thing in the future -- likely some sort of solo practice or group with equal partnership. Definitely in a position where I can do pretty much whatever I want and be my own boss.
All things to think about. I'm getting the full sleeve for sure, and starting lower on the arm, just seeing if the hand is feasible. I still don't see any reason I can't just cover it up with gloves. Wrap it up when I need to make an impression or wear the hand cover I posted earlier.
Opera is an ENT...Not trolling, already have a guy who's ready when I am.
Opera, that's a little harsh. You'd probably barely even notice what it was in passing. I'm also not interested in IM or primary care, where I think presentation matters the most. If it's relevant, I see myself doing my own thing in the future -- likely some sort of solo practice or group with equal partnership. Definitely in a position where I can do pretty much whatever I want and be my own boss.
All things to think about. I'm getting the full sleeve for sure, and starting lower on the arm, just seeing if the hand is feasible. I still don't see any reason I can't just cover it up with gloves. Wrap it up when I need to make an impression or wear the hand cover I posted earlier.
All I can offer is my unvarnished opinion, and I suspect many others share my feeling.Not trolling, already have a guy who's ready when I am.
Opera, that's a little harsh. You'd probably barely even notice what it was in passing. I'm also not interested in IM or primary care, where I think presentation matters the most. If it's relevant, I see myself doing my own thing in the future -- likely some sort of solo practice or group with equal partnership. Definitely in a position where I can do pretty much whatever I want and be my own boss.
All things to think about. I'm getting the full sleeve for sure, and starting lower on the arm, just seeing if the hand is feasible. I still don't see any reason I can't just cover it up with gloves. Wrap it up when I need to make an impression or wear the hand cover I posted earlier.
How about pathology? Seems like it wouldn't bother anyone getting an autopsy!Forensic psych is the only field I can think of where this tattoo might not be a problem.
I'm convinced you are NOT getting the tattoo you claim you are, just by your response " I'm getting the full sleeve for sure, and starting lower on the arm"..... seems like you just wanted to stir the pot with responses.Not trolling, already have a guy who's ready when I am.
Opera, that's a little harsh. You'd probably barely even notice what it was in passing. I'm also not interested in IM or primary care, where I think presentation matters the most. If it's relevant, I see myself doing my own thing in the future -- likely some sort of solo practice or group with equal partnership. Definitely in a position where I can do pretty much whatever I want and be my own boss.
All things to think about. I'm getting the full sleeve for sure, and starting lower on the arm, just seeing if the hand is feasible. I still don't see any reason I can't just cover it up with gloves. Wrap it up when I need to make an impression or wear the hand cover I posted earlier.