The latest pc madness

[jaysay]

I think this one takes the biscuit, a hospital in Dewsbury West Yorkshire has instructed the nusing staff that they have to break off from what they are doing 5 times a day to move muslim patients beds to face Mecca for prayers. Just where do they find these prats, even the local muslims say its madness. I think its time the government got a grip of things ike this and get rid of these PC plonkers who are probabley on the thick end of a £100,000 salary. Nurses are there to look after the sick not auditioning for a job with Pickfords

[Col.Kurtz]

Have you got a source for that story Jaysay? I really can't believe that until I see something official. cheers.

It does sound a bit far-fetched, but you never know - I've heard dafter things!

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by Col.Kurtz

Have you got a source for that story Jaysay? I really can't believe that until I see something official. cheers.

It does sound a bit far-fetched, but you never know - I've heard dafter things!

It was in a couple of Daily papers this moring Col Kurtz, there were quotes from a local MP and and a local muslim councillor, there was also a quote from an MP who is fronting an anti PC campaign. I think one of the papers was the Express or could have been the Mial

[lancsdave]

Here you go;

Daily Express: The World's Greatest Newspaper :: News / Showbiz :: Nurses told to turn Muslims’ beds to Mecca

I'll probably be arrested if I say anything about it

[Col.Kurtz]

Seems it's been hyped up by the papers:

Hospital staff develop cultural understanding @ The Mid Yorkshire NHS Trust

Extract:
Media coverage - 4 December 2007
A number of media have today ran an entirely inaccurate story claiming that we have ordered staff to move Muslim patients’ beds to face towards Mecca. This has stemmed from the above press release. We wanted to make sure that you understand the correct position and this story is completely untrue.

Tracey McErlain-Burns, our chief nurse and director of patient experience, said: “Our statement has been wrongly interpreted. The Muslim Moulana at Dewsbury and District Hospital is holding internal workshops for nurses to help develop their cultural understanding. Nurses are not being removed from their duties to move patients’ beds towards Mecca. Moving patients’ beds for prayer five times a day has not been suggested as part of this workshop and staff have not been ordered to do this.

“In the context of responding to requests from patients and families, particularly when faced with a very ill patient, it is entirely reasonable that nurses consider all practical steps to meet a patient’s cultural or religious needs. This may include adjusting the position of the bed, or escorting the patient to the chapel or faith centre.”

I'm no champion of any religions but I'm also sceptical of so called "news" papers.

[Sweetpea]

It's bollox, 'scuse my French,

[tony tiger]

Originally Posted by Sweetpea

It's bollox, 'scuse my French,

its more than that its time for us to leave if im the last should i turn the light off

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by tony tiger

its more than that its time for us to leave if im the last should i turn the light off

Do not dispare Tony its seems, according to this mornings nationals, that DEWSBURY NHS have made a u-turn on this matter, so there is still hope, you can leave the lights on for a bit longer

[grannyclaret]

Originally Posted by Sweetpea

It's bollox, 'scuse my French,

Its bloody bollocks
WHAT IF THEY WERE ON THE BOG....

[Mercury]

Originally Posted by grannyclaret

Its bloody bollocks
WHAT IF THEY WERE ON THE BOG....

Speaking from experience, 9 times out of 10, the nurses dont have time to go to the bog, so that wouldnt be a problem!

[jaysay]

According to todays LT the powers that be would do the same in our region if asked, the mind boggles

[WillowTheWhisp]

They haven't been instructed to do it. It's all newspaper nonsense.