Uk hospital introduces birka-style hospital gowns for patients

[buttmunch]

hospital in northwest England has introduced a new surgical gown modelled on the burka, allowing female Muslim patients to cover themselves completely in line with their religious beliefs.
The blue "Inter-Faith Gown" is the first of its type in Britain and has been trialled at the Royal Preston Hospital. It will be available to those who want it from November 1.



Hospital bosses said the gown -- which covers the entire body from head to toe -- provides extra comfort and cover for patients undergoing medical procedures and whose culture or religion requires more modest attire.

They described the response from patients as "overwhelming" and said it had attracted interest from a number of other hospitals around the country.

The Daily Express featured the new gown on its front-page Tuesday. But the right-of-centre newspaper was critical, arguing that the gown's introduction was an example of "political correctness" and skewed priorities.

It added in an editorial that it was tantamount to special treatment for one group of people.

"If people want to live in Britain, then they must accept British standards and the British way of life... The standard hospital gown is surely good enough for everyone."

The paper reported that the gowns cost 12 pounds (18 euros/23 dollars) each.

http://www.breitbart.com/news/2006/0....i7c4tz8n.html


I still can't post a pic so if anyone can, please go to drudgereport.com. It's on the front page.

[Laurent]

Burkas become hospital gowns and no Grimm.

[twitchy]

Why should there be complaints? I would love to see hospital gowns with more coverage! Especially in the rear.

[buttmunch]

Thanks twitchy! I just think it's hilarious.

[Delphinium]

now if it was sparkly like Grimms, then I would luv it!

actually, i don't have a problem with it. as long as the women who are wearing it are doing it of their own free will and not forced to wear it.

[crumpet]

I have a problem with everybody needing to be treated like they're so damned special. It makes me wonder why these folks ever left their countries of origin in the first place.

[buttmunch]

Probably because of possible torture and abuse or to escape a war. Most don't flee the veil...that's part of religion for some, just like a nun's habit is part of her religion. But damn what I wouldn't do for a sparkly burka right about now.

[Elvira]

^ ^ ^
I'm glad to see that you've reduced the size of your butt.

I thought the idea of the hospital gown was so the doctor could examine the patient
easily. Here’s a full length photo of the gown, it really isn’t a gown.



The article below states

"We have had examples of people not showing up for operations. This can only help."

I’m not sure how the new gown will help Muslim women who have surgery.
Is there a problem with their clothing being removed during surgery?

Muslim women get their own NHS burka-style gown

Last updated at 08:49am on 5th September 2006

Muslim women could soon be offered a burka-style gown in NHS hospitals.
Doctors fear that many do not seek treatment because the standard issue gowns are not modest enough.
The Inter-Faith Gown is being piloted at the Royal Preston Hospital.
It reveals only the hands and eyes and has been introduced following claims from Muslim women that the regulation dress was too revealing and therefore contrary to their faith.
It marks the first change in regulation dress on the wards for decades and was created by Karen Jacob, the linen services manager at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals.
Following the trial at Preston, it is made available to other health authorities from November 1 and there has already been considerable interest. It will cost around £12.
Miss Jacob and the gown's manufacturer, Interweave Textiles of Elland, West Yorkshire, were brought together by TrusTECH - the NHS body which manages innovation in the North-West.
Miss Jacob said: "I noticed a gap in the market and thought that it would be great if there was a gown that helped to preserve a patient's modesty.
"I wasn't sure how to take my idea forward but TrusTECH have been fantastic in helping me to make it a reality and so far, the use of the gown at our Trust has produced some very positive feedback from patients."
Dr Richard Deed, TrusTECH Innovation Unit Manager, said: "I am delighted that TrusTECH has played such an important role in the development of the gown.
"It has already made a big difference to patients at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and it is an excellent example of how innovation in the NHS helps improve patient care."
A spokesman for Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS TRust said: "It has been brought in because some ladies simply felt they could not wear the normal gown which, as we know, can show parts of us we do not want on show.
"We have had examples of people not showing up for operations. This can only help."

Source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/liv...#StartComments

[moomies]

Originally Posted by twitchy

Why should there be complaints? I would love to see hospital gowns with more coverage! Especially in the rear.

To me, it resembles too much like that uniform or whatever of KKK