An purported prayer for an elderly patient in critical condition led to the termination and eventual deportation of a Nigerian healthcare professional working in the United Kingdom.
The episode has spurred conversations on moral principles in the UK medical community.
Using the social media platform “X,” renowned Nigerian physician @drolufunmilayo raised awareness of the issue and provided insight into UK ethical guidelines that prohibit healthcare professionals—including nurses—from integrating their personal religious practises into their work-related responsibilities.
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While conducting religious services is permissible when patients desire it, Dr Olufunmilayo stressed that it is not usual practise for nurses in the UK to pray for themselves.
In order to serve as a warning to Nigerian doctors considering relocation to the UK, he revealed this experience and emphasised the significance of abiding by the established professional norms inside the nation’s healthcare system.
The aforementioned instance underscores the continuous necessity for healthcare practitioners to adeptly manage the intricate equilibrium between their personal convictions and compliance with professional protocols, particularly in multicultural and diverse healthcare environments.
The doctor added, “Praying for your patient is seen as an abuse of trust and misuse of your position. You are expected to simply do and focus on your job.”
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