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I gave my two med assistants gift cards to Red Lobster and I wrote te doc a nice letter. They were shocked by the nice gesture.



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I gave the office flowers when I was through with treatment that way I could give a gift that went to everyone and that everyone could enjoy but would not be directed at a particular person. Ethical standards, depending on place, discourage health care professionals from accepting gifts. I do social work and don't accept gifts unless it's something like a child giving me a drawing he or she made or perhaps a home baked treat or a flower someone picked. But for anything more extravagant I will thank the person but explain I cannot accept it due to ethical constraints. I have been offered jewelry, gift cards, money but it's my job and accepting something like that would go against my ethical standards. What I enjoy getting is a thank you card mailed to the office. Those are usually accepted and appreciated. just my thoughts on the subject



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Dzdayscomin wrote:

I gave my Liver Team Dr's VISA gift cards at Xmas and they actually got a bit uncomfortable, because like any of it, this is their job and career no different than anyone else s,  they are doing what they do and they get paid to do it.

You raise a very good point.  Gifts to professionals such as doctors and lawyers present ethical dilemmas for the professional.  With any gift they must consider not only the potential for violating ethical guidelines but also any potential impact on the professional relationship.  Even small gifts can make for an uncomfortable dilemma.  

IMHO, the best gift for your doc/nurse is your expression of appreciation for a job well done.  A heartfelt letter describing the positive impact they have made in your and your loved ones lives would be deeply appreciated by any medical professional and would not cause a moment of discomfort.  

If you want to give an actual material gift, however, a gift for the entire office staff to enjoy may be best.   

Here is an interesting article on the subject: 

http://www.enttoday.org/details/article/3809611/Gifting_Season_Can_Present_Ethical_Dilemma_for_Physicians.html



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I suppose what ever people like to do is fine, my wife is a RN and she'd be fine with a note and, or and words of appreciation over material things, but in her 30 yrs of nursing.... gifts are rare, now some may think well maybe she's not a good nurse, but that is not true, we have many friends, and Dr's  that work at that large hospital that would say otherwise.

It just isn't that common.

 

I gave my Liver Team Dr's VISA gift cards at Xmas and they actually got a bit uncomfortable, because like any of it, this is their job and career no different than anyone else s,  they are doing what they do and they get paid to do it.

 

The best gift they can get is patience and understanding of the complexity and challenges of medicine and people suffering that they deal with each day !

 

I for one would not be able to do it for any $$ value



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What, no gifts for the docs and nurses if no SVR?  Where's the love?  lolol

 

 

 True True...its not their fault after all!  



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I am glad the care givers are out giving care and letting us take care of each-other here so more of us can  get to the caregiver to get on board.wink



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Aside from thanking them for assisting me through treatment, I provided them with the website address of the best HCV support forum on the Internet! This forum and the people participating here are some of the most knowledgeable, caring people I know. I think we've got plenty of knowledge and experiences that can be utilized greatly by nurses and doctors alike. What a great way to share our experiences with them. One of my nurses called and thanked me for providing her with access to the personal thoughts shared by patients involved in current therapies. I'm surprised we don't see more caregivers commenting here, but they are looking in and learning from our experiences. She told me it was a gift to be able to share these comments and experiences. So you might consider offering the same to your healthcare team, it provides them with a window into our care that they don't normally get to look through. Maintaining anonymity allows you to tell it like it is without being terribly personal as well. 

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Isiscat2011 wrote:

How about a nice fruit basket?  http://www.harryanddavid.com/h/fruit-gift?cm_sp=fonav-_-fruitgift-_-fruitgift

 Outa My Way  VArMETs .lol

 



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Great subject,  I did this last week.  Brought large tray of fruit and another of cheeses/crackers - gave this to the desk when I checked in.   Also brought a personal card to the dr but addressed it to her and staff.   It is important for us to show the dr and the staff that they are making a difference - theirs can be a thankless job sometimes.    Everyone in the office enjoys a snack and gets the conversation started - why do we have this?  Oh, another HCV dragon killed!



-- Edited by longld on Friday 22nd of August 2014 12:06:32 AM

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How about a nice fruit basket?  http://www.harryanddavid.com/h/fruit-gift?cm_sp=fonav-_-fruitgift-_-fruitgift



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tgcd78 wrote:

I have yet to Achieve SVR but I'm thinking that if I do, I will have to do something nice for the people who helped be get there.  

What types of things have you done to show your thanks to the team of experts who helped you achieve SVR?  

What, no gifts for the docs and nurses if no SVR?  Where's the love?  lolol

 

 



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i am giving mine a trophy, One of those little novelty ones,



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I wondered the same thing.  Simply saying 'Thank You' doesn't seem enough.  We had thought of sending a 'cookie of the month' to the unit for a period of time.  I don't know any doctors or nurses that don't like cookies!  But I'm open to ideas. 

 

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I haven't received SVR..still on trial, but I have a really nice trial coordinator. I brought her a small orchid from Trader Joes.

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I have yet to Achieve SVR but I'm thinking that if I do, I will have to do something nice for the people who helped be get there.  

What types of things have you done to show your thanks to the team of experts who helped you achieve SVR?  



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