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Once again certain sections of the community can have rules changed
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Why do certain cleanliness rules not apply to Muslims and Sikhs in the NHS?
If it OK for these groups to wear long sleeves, bangles, and head covering, why can't others if they so wish?
Why do certain cleanliness rules not apply to Muslims and Sikhs in the NHS?
If it OK for these groups to wear long sleeves, bangles, and head covering, why can't others if they so wish?
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If sleeves below the elbow are considered a health risk they should be banned for all staff.
NB the wish to cover to the wrist is NOT islamic, it is an arab cultural dictat. Muslims in other parts of the world such as Malaysia, less influenced by arab mores, have no issues having their forearms or faces uncovered.
I do think it is a good idea for a nurse not to have a crucifix (or any sharp design of jewellry) dangling round their neck.
NB the wish to cover to the wrist is NOT islamic, it is an arab cultural dictat. Muslims in other parts of the world such as Malaysia, less influenced by arab mores, have no issues having their forearms or faces uncovered.
I do think it is a good idea for a nurse not to have a crucifix (or any sharp design of jewellry) dangling round their neck.
///kow-towing///
are you a chinese immigrant? LOL :-)
If I was a patient having a nurse help me sit up in bed, I'd rather they didn't poke my eye out!
Other than that, I think it's inappropriate for their professional uniform and signs of rank to be augmented with symbols of weird supersticious beliefs such as rabbits feet, bangles, lucky heather or blokes nailed to crosses.
are you a chinese immigrant? LOL :-)
If I was a patient having a nurse help me sit up in bed, I'd rather they didn't poke my eye out!
Other than that, I think it's inappropriate for their professional uniform and signs of rank to be augmented with symbols of weird supersticious beliefs such as rabbits feet, bangles, lucky heather or blokes nailed to crosses.
I agree with Zeuhl. This is a health issue, and the ruling concerning sleeves below the elbow should apply to all - as should the ruling on jewellery. A bangle is a bangle regardless of what else it might be called. The welfare of the patient must take absolute priority over everything else - including religion.
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