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Muslim medical students are refusing to obey hygiene rules brought in to stop the spread of deadly superbugs, because they say it is against their religion.
Women training in several hospitals in England have raised objections to removing their arm coverings in theatre and to rolling up their sleeves when washing their hands, because it is regarded as immodest in Islam.
Universities and NHS trusts fear many more will refuse to co-operate with new Department of Health guidance, introduced this month, which stipulates that all doctors must be “bare below the elbow”.
The measure is deemed necessary to stop the spread of infections such as MRSA and Clostridium difficile, which have killed hundreds.
Perhaps they should make a different career choice. Perhaps their patients would prefer that, as well.
Thanks, Mr. Justin
why not seek a theatre dressing dat suits their religion for them,rather thaninsulting and critisizing them.in case u avn’t noticed,criti… only makes them stronger
Glen should re-read history books. There have been several well known and well respected female Quaker doctors. Elizabeth Blackwell, educated by the Quakers, Anna M. Longshore-Potts, Quaker doctor, Hannah Meyers Longshore, Quaker, Anna E. Bromall, Sarah R. Adamson Dolley, both were Quakers. I’m not sure what century Glen is living in, but he needs to check his facts before spouting off about Quakers.