I am actually going to have a very stress free weekend!! I am going to the beach tomorrow, universal on Friday, and a wedding on Saturday. My friends and I all call it the 3 R's.. rest, relaxation, and RUM! I am really just wishing classes would hurry up and finish because I am taking the entire summer off to travel. I am hoping to go on a cruise and fly to Seattle. The countdown continues!
QOTW #10
I had mixed feelings about whether or not a students HIV status should be revealed because I could not understand how the school could prove that they were having unprotected sex. Colleges should not fear talking about sex, but instead have functions that pass out condoms. We are not children any more, and we need to understand that with every bad decision follows a consequence. If two people choose to have sex without strapping up, than they know that there is a risk of catching diseases.
Men's Panel
So I took today off so that I could attend the men's panel, and completely slept through the entire day. I was looking forward to going because I heard how different it was from the women's. Can you fill me in on how it went today?
Did You Know?!?
I always assumed that the blood found in syringes would be able to get tested after an accidental needle prick. According to the Public Health Fact Sheet, "testing of blood found in syringes is not conducted due to the inability to accurately determine the presence of viruses and due to environmental conditions such as sunlight and heat, which degrade the viruses" ("Needle stick," 2003) . I would hate the not knowing especially if the needle was in the trash can. You would have to see a doctor immediately, and make follow up tests.
Needle stick. (2003, February). Retrieved from http://www.adventist.org.au/spd/rms/ohsman.nsf/1e21ea9b120a0851ca256dc60003f404/519987092f668995ca25721f00002f51/$FILE/Needle%20Stick%20Public%20Places.pdf
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Hopefully if it was an active needlestick injury they could always check the patient...but if it was in a bag instead of a sharps container, completely different story. It's a scary few month wait, but I'm sure it would be worth it to put your mind at ease.
ReplyDeleteRum? A cruise? Can I come??
I missed the Men's Panel tonight as well...too much office work. I'm sure it was very informative.
What's going to happen to Roscoe when you travel??
Needle stick injuries in healthcare are followed by PEP. Your choice to take or not to take the medications. Sorry you missed the men's panel as they were in rare form.
ReplyDeleteI agree with your assessment of the QOTW. The negative partner is not innocent in this situation. Everyone is aware of the consequences of having unprotected sex and it is your decision to risk those consequences. Unfortunately, I missed the male panel as well. I really wanted to attend. I think it would have been a very interesting experience! Enjoy your fun weekend!!
ReplyDeleteLucky you for taking the summer off. I can't wait untill school is out but I'll only have a short break before summer school starts. I went to the men's panel and I really enjoyed myself. I wasn't sure if the men were just going to talk or let us ask questions and I'm glad we got to ask what we wanted. They made me feel comfortable and had the room laughing. I didn't get to go to the women's panel, so I see how you feel. I hope you have a safe trip!
ReplyDeleteRosco!! What about Rosco??? lol
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