There are counter-arguments to self-testing/self-diagnosing family members, although I do not know if any are the reason the GMC prohibits it.
One is obviously the privacy of the family member involved. How can a full history be taken if, for example, a daughter would rather not say to their parent they are taking the OCP?
I also recall an ex-colleague who managed their own son’s acute illness (an illness belonging to their own speciality, I might add) where it turned out to be much more serious than they thought and the son almost
died as a consequence. It taught me two things: firstly, no matter how experienced you are, you are likely to view an evolving illness differently to one that you see presenting at its usual stage; secondly, I wonder how anyone would feel if their management
led to the family member not recovering when they should have?
So there can be ethical and clinical reasons why this might not be a good idea.
Eric
I agree with you completely Elizabeth, but in the UK the GMC rules and any doctor found will risk a GMC hearing of fitness to practice.
BW,
Mohammad
Regardless of guidelines doctors have a right to order tests on themselves and family if they wish.
I see this as another storm in a teacup.
GMC guidelines states that doctors should not investigate or treat themselves or their family members, this article is relevant
Regards
Mohammad Al-Jubouri
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Does anyone have a policy or can direct me to a regulation regarding self-requesting of lab test by doctors ?
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Charlie
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