tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25200961.post5123924627097647985..comments2024-03-14T09:50:40.819+00:00Comments on Dr Grumble: ChampagneDr Grumblehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04417731064007601504noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25200961.post-5941555761784557452009-03-03T16:56:00.000+00:002009-03-03T16:56:00.000+00:00A&ECN is right, Ok to accept gifts and there i...A&ECN is right, Ok to accept gifts and there is no limit to the amount.<BR/><BR/>Locally we are encouraged however to notify the PCT if we accept a gift worth over £25.<BR/><BR/>Gifts from drug companies etc frowned upon and definitely no to accepting gifts such as free membership to golf club/country club etc.<BR/><BR/>I receive many gifts at Xmas usually booze and cakes, not so good for the waist line!<BR/><BR/>Hope you enjoyed the champagne.Doc Dochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10301757544726737234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25200961.post-81062115775996950112009-03-01T09:35:00.000+00:002009-03-01T09:35:00.000+00:00I'd also go with opening the bottle and enjoyi...I'd also go with opening the bottle and enjoying the drink with your family. As you say, that's what your patient's wishes were.<BR/><BR/>Her care's manifestly not changed through the gift. Probity matters are satisfied with declaration in your Appraisal folder.<BR/><BR/>I'm with A&E Charge nurse though . . . although as Sam also says it's common for patients to express gratitude (saying thanks, or writing a letter, or through a gift), relationships with pharmaceutical companies are different.<BR/><BR/>So whilst I've happily accepted chocolates, flowers and drink from patients, I won't take even a biro or post-it note from drug reps.The Shrinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10009039342346247138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25200961.post-29392005512514048092009-02-28T21:33:00.000+00:002009-02-28T21:33:00.000+00:00Enjoy the fizz guilt-free, Dr G. Judged from readi...Enjoy the fizz guilt-free, Dr G. Judged from reading the blog over the last 18 months or so I suspect you have earned it several times over.<BR/><BR/>I would ask Mrs Dr Aust if she has ever been offered a gift, but she is crashed out with Baby Aust. The only one I can remember is a plant a couple of years back from a patient's relative, which we still have.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25200961.post-11351903472362764082009-02-28T18:15:00.000+00:002009-02-28T18:15:00.000+00:00I once gave a present to a hospital doctor who was...I once gave a present to a hospital doctor who was very nice as well as able and I felt I needed to say thank you. He was surprised but said thank you and accepted it. It would have been really embaressing if the doctor had rejected the present IMO. I think it would be insensitive if a doctor had said no when all the patient wants is to show that they are grateful. I do not know about the rules Dr G but in my opinion you did the right thing by accepting and by keeping a copy of the label in your appraisal folder ..now time to enjoy this champaigne .. this is what your patient intended afterall .. to say say thank you by giveing you back some of the joy they felt following your good services .. and you deserve it too, me thinks .. enjoy :-)<BR/><BR/>.. and you should see the presents Docs around the 'Golden Mile' of central London get! Sometimes 'obscene' is an understatement!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25200961.post-20319207537962117582009-02-28T17:50:00.000+00:002009-02-28T17:50:00.000+00:00Thank you for that reassurance, a&e charge nur...Thank you for that reassurance, a&e charge nurse. I am often minded to share these gifts when the opportunity arises. I do see these presents as a general offering of thanks to the whole team. Patients do not necessarily realise how much their survival or otherwise depends on the team as a whole rather than any one individual. And I do pinch the odd Quality Street not really intended for me.Dr Grumblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02459592334604944530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25200961.post-16916545220109195872009-02-28T17:12:00.000+00:002009-02-28T17:12:00.000+00:00You are perfectly entitled to enjoy these kind gif...You are perfectly entitled to enjoy these kind gifts, Dr Grumble.<BR/><BR/>Providing a gift does not result in preferential treatment then you are on reasonably safe grounds when you accept it.<BR/><BR/>Doctors have been warned to STOP accepting from freebies from drug companies, though.<BR/><BR/>May I respectfully suggest that you donate any gift which causes you to feel uncomfortable to the nursing staff - we would have few qualms about glugging a nice bottle of bubbly.........after finishing the shift, obviously.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com