One of my patients has been making suggestive comments ever since I started seeing him. He makes me incredibly uncomfortable and even after trying to work with him, he’s still giving me the ick. It’s disgusting and I can only imagine what he’s like outside of this hospital.

I’d tell him “that’s not appropriate”, “we are not like that”, and finally “you need to stop”. Nothing in your job description requires you to accept abuse. Ask your charge to reassign you, if need be.

If talking to him doesn’t work, ask for reassignment. You don’t deserve that sort of treatment.

Report to your supervisor and ask a coworker to go into room with you as a witness

Report it and ask not to be assigned to him. Also ask for a psych consult.

That's so disgusting. You should have reported him. Luckily, I haven't encountered one yet.

Sexual harassment is sexual harassment even if from a patient

You should tell him it's making you uncomfortable. Without you telling him makes him believe that it's okay to just continue harassing you. You know the solution on your problem. You must have the courage to do it yourself. Do not allow anyone to do that to you.

You should try to embarrass him in front of his family members, unless they approve of predatory behavior. I always hate when this happens. Happened to me numerous times while I was still starting.

I have had quite a bunch of nurses go to me complaining about this. I will always say don't ever mess with someone who has access to your meds. This is such an annoying situation to be in.

Get a garden hose size cath from the OR. . Place on bedside table and say " Just in case we need it " It amazing how quickly it works !!! Though seriously, This type of person is testing how far they can go . They will only stop if you make it clear. " You're behavior is inappropriate. I have reported it to my supervisor. This hospital has a zero tolerance of abuse"

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One of my patients has been making suggestive comments ever since I started seeing him. He makes me incredibly uncomfortable and even after trying to work with him, he’s still giving me the ick. It’s disgusting and I can only imagine what he’s like outside of this hospital.

Report to your supervisor and ask a coworker to go into room with you as a witness

I’d tell him “that’s not appropriate”, “we are not like that”, and finally “you need to stop”. Nothing in your job description requires you to accept abuse. Ask your charge to reassign you, if need be.

Report him

Report it and ask not to be assigned to him. Also ask for a psych consult.

If talking to him doesn’t work, ask for reassignment. You don’t deserve that sort of treatment.

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