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<p>I’ve never been asked this. But then again, I haven’t worked many different jobs. I’m having trouble imagining what sort of employer would ask people this sort of question. Modelling agencies?</p>
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<p>No - never seen it as a question before. And what business is it of theirs anyway? As long as you conform to their appearance standards while working - i.e. if the standard is no visible tattoos and your tattoos will always be covered while working…</p>
<p>I’m a baby boomer and my husband is a physician and I don’t have a problem with a doctor having a tatoo. I guess I wouldn’t want it to be a skull or somthing crass, but something in good taste (and small) wouldn’t bother me, but then my father was an old sailor with tatoos.</p>
<p>I know some professional men will put a tatoo on their ankle where it is easy to hide under their work pants.</p>
<p>I worked in radio, hospitals, teaching (including adult and elementary), research, and at a gym. I have never been asked to disclose that I had tattoos as far as I can remember. There have been a few policies about displaying tattoos though. I’m not entirely sure if it is a question that is even allowed to be asked unless it is a matter of the job (asking a model if she has tattoos that may interfere with a shoot or something)… For most jobs the rule of thumb is if they don’t see it in the interview then as long as it stays that way there isn’t a problem.</p>
<p>If you change doctors because of finding out that they have a tattoo… well that’s quite a bit of hassle if you are satisfied with the quality of their care. Further, in a hospital setting, say surgery, if you request another surgeon because he’s got a tattoo you are either going to be denied or find yourself being rescheduled (and they probably won’t be feeling too generous about that).</p>
<p>andtarskies - I asked my husband if he knew of any doctors at the hospital with tatoos. He could not think of any. If they have them, they’re hiding them.</p>
<p>Thanks to all for your input! This reinforced what I thought before and gave me perspective. I don’t think I’ll be getting the tattoo, memorization seems the way to go as I don’t see my career as something I want to sabotage before it begins. Also, I don’t know if I grok ‘on your body for the rest of your life’ well enough to make body art a responsible decision now. I appreciate your honesty.</p>
<p>Lol grok, glad to see another Heinlein fan.</p>
<p>I am an attending physician (in other words, I finished medical school and residency) and I am getting a band-style tattoo of a Rod of Asclepius (the Greek symbol for healer) around my upper right arm to celebrate my 10th year since receiving my MD degree.</p>
<p>I have NEVER been asked on any hospital job application or during an interview whether I had any tattoos. I can also tell you that there are many medical students, residents, attendings, nurses, and other clinical health care professionals who have ink. </p>
<p>Quite frankly, if any person judged me solely because I had a tattoo, I wouldn’t want them as a patient… It IS a “two-way street” after all. Fortunately the vast majority of patients not only couldn’t care less about a doctor with a tattoo, many of them have some ink themselves. </p>
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<p>My Dad died when i was 8 years old, and recently i got a tattoo on the inside of my left wrist saying Dad with a butterfly above it, and i don’t see how anyone can say that’s a mistake, because it’s one way of keeping him with me forever, along with many other things. I think people are being far too judgemental saying they’d never trust a doctor who has a tattoo, because they could have personal meanings behind them, like mine, and it certainly doesn’t effect their intelligence. In fact, they could have far better knowledge that someone else with a tattoo. People shouldn’t judge so much these days.</p>
<p>Hi, I didn’t really read much of this thread but I just wanted to give my opinion. I don’t really know many doctors with tattoos but IMO it depends on the type of tattoo, I meaningful tattoo that actually has significance is acceptable (as long as there are not a lot of them and they are not huge, like less than 3, and not taking up a giant part of your body). On the other hand tattoos that make you look scary and less intelligent might scare a patient. I know one doctor like this, he happens to be a pediatrician, and I don’t know how this has affected his career but I know that even though he looks like a biker (and from what I can tell is a biker) he still has a job somewhere.</p>
<p>I am a doc, and I would hold a visible tattoo against someone in interviewing for med school admissions and for employment in my practice. Harsh but true. I think it shows a lack of judgement, and one can discriminate against those with tattoos - it is not a protected minority. Do Henna for the wrist, and think long and hard about permanent ink.</p>
<p>If you are adamant about getting “tatted-up,” I would strongly advise putting it in a discreet part of your bodies. Respectable people at respectable jobs don’t have visible “tatts.” At least that’s my experience in the Midwest and East Coast banking circles…and my wife is a pediatrician.</p>
<p>While you might find that tatt attractive on your toned 20-something bod with its plumped smooth skin, how will it look down the road when you are a senior citizen? How will the tatt look on sagging, crepey skin? Exercise can only take you so far.</p>
<p>Hello,
My name is Rob. A current national situation has called for a cause to create public awareness to the aspects of tattoos and tattooing. There have been schools formed that claim that they can teach you to tattoo in 2 weeks. Unfortunately they are scamming people out of thousands of dollars. These schools are not only frowned upon by the tattoo community they are dangerously forbidden. Their is currently a nationwide protest, and it is estimated that over 65,000 active supporters object to this practice. </p>
<p>Recently, in a press report from the Discovery network “The Learning Channel” stated that they are airing a program about this called “Tattoo School.” This will, most likely, sensationalize the act. Hopefully they will edit it such a way to show how dangerous it is, but that is not anticipated. </p>
<p>Many of the nations most respected artists are networking to have a set of standards enacted, officially, to combat the spread of infections practice by seeing it legitimized to a point of “procedure.” With our best efforts we must educate everyone as to not only the dangers, but to admit just how invasive it is. This will help to discourage individuals from performing this act without “proper” training </p>
<p>Any and all suggestions are appreciated. This is a matter of public safety.</p>
<p>Sounds like current tatoo artists are fearful of the increased competition for business.</p>
<p>To the contrary. It takes many years to understand the process and do it safely. Our businesses are thriving. Fear is not an element to this movement. It is educating the public. And your response was a good example of why. We don’t want you to misunderstand… I could show you pictures that would turn your stomach. This is a MRSA factory. We are currently working on a PSA and this is NATIONAL. Let me make something very clear. We are not and never will be in competition with Unlicensed Poorly Trained Amateurs. It doesn’t work like that. We are licensed professionals. We do the educating on a one on one basis over the course of years. 2 weeks of fast tracking is reckless and sure to spread many disease. Please respond constructively</p>
<p>Minnesota now requires tattoo parlors, tattoo artists and piercing artists to be licensed. A tattoo or piercing artist license requires:</p>
<p>(1) proof that the applicant is over the age of 18;</p>
<p>(2) the type of license the applicant is applying for;</p>
<p>(3) all fees required under section 146B.10;</p>
<p>(4) proof of completing a minimum of 200 hours of supervised experience within the area for which the applicant is seeking a license, and must include an affidavit from the supervising licensed technician;</p>
<p>(5) proof of having satisfactorily completed coursework approved by the commissioner on bloodborne pathogens, the prevention of disease transmission, infection control, and aseptic technique. Courses to be considered for approval by the commissioner may include, but are not limited to, those administered by one of the following:</p>
<p>(i) the American Red Cross;</p>
<p>(ii) United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA); or</p>
<p>(iii) the Alliance of Professional Tattooists; and</p>
<p>(6) any other relevant information requested by the commissioner.</p>
<p>Lots of additional health and safety standards that must be met.</p>
<p><a href=“Ch. 146B MN Statutes”>Ch. 146B MN Statutes;
<p>It is a generational thing. My pre-med interested D has a small fairy wing tattooed on the inside of her ankle. A gift from her BF. Her own design. She was thoughtful enough to put it in a fairly inconspicuous place. I have no problem with it.</p>
<p>For the record I have tattooed surgeons. I have also been told that it was an extremely precise and controlled invasive procedure when done properly. I understand that you may feel that it doesn’t concern you, but I stress that this IS a matter of disease control. Staph occurs regularly with unclean practices…we have already been blamed for the MRSA mutation. I am suggesting that it is time to work together in the interest of public safety.</p>
<p>The laws are in place in most states, but they are rarely if ever enforced by the counties…this is what we are up against. County health inspectors that have better things to do while the unlicensed person has nothing to fear since he isn’t regulated.</p>
<p>Let me try this…Are their any Doctors that would like to be part of a PSA concerning disease prevention and promotes public awareness?</p>