SouthAussie
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It may be that in your state, @Simply Southern, visitors are allowed in the hospital. Not in my state or particularly my city (NYC). Not in New Jersey where only one relative was allowed in two weeks ago when my sister's SIL was dying, even though she didn't have Covid.
This doctor says he is in Southern California. It may very well be that a raft of visitors is not allowed to visit, which in fact is cited in the article.
IMO it was very compassionate of the doctor to meet outside with the large group of relatives who wanted to ask him questions. And your article clearly states that it was the family that was video taping the doctor, NOT the doctor asking security to tape the family. Also IMO if the family was being belligerent and abusive, he was wise to take security to accompany him.
Also, you had mentioned that a patient has a choice. You are certainly right about that, and the patient declined intubation until he felt he did need it. But the doctor does not have the choice to give this patient the unapproved treatments that the family demanded. The doctor has taken an oath, "First, do no harm."
As to mentioning the patient's occupation, personally I don't see that as problematic. There is more than one firefighter in Southern California.
Blessings on your family members who are heroically engaged in health care.
I guess some visitors might find visiting a hospital out of the question for them, in California.
"By California state order, hospital visitors must be screened for their COVID-19 vaccination status. Before being allowed indoors as a visitor, you must show proof that you're fully vaccinated or proof of a recent negative COVID-19 test result (where the test was administered within the last 72 hours). "
Visitor Restrictions Due to COVID-19 | UCSF Health