Was this woman within her rights?

[OldWiseGuy]

Canadian woman caught on camera demanding to be treated by a 'white doctor'

I was once 'assigned' a female doctor after I could no longer see my regular doctor of many years (my company changed insurers). She was a beautiful woman, which made me even more uncomfortable when contemplating a full exam. The thought became so onerous that I requested and was assigned to a male doctor. Whew, what a relief.

Am I a misogynist, or sexist?

 

[bhsmte]

Canadian woman caught on camera demanding to be treated by a 'white doctor'

I was once 'assigned' a female doctor after I could no longer see my regular doctor of many years (my company changed insurers). She was a beautiful woman, which made me even more uncomfortable when contemplating a full exam. The thought became so onerous that I requested and was assigned to a male doctor. Whew, what a relief.

Am I a misogynist, or sexist?

Regarding routine care, a patient can choose their doctor. When someone seeks more urgent care at a clinic, they may have to see the doctor that is available to see them.

 

[MustardSeeed]

That doesn't make you sexist or a misogynist. Unless your intention was to have a male doctor because male doctors are "more knowledgeable or educated" (assuming that both doctors have similar experience in healthcare). It's pretty common for people to request a doctor of a different sex for religious reasons, personal comfort, etc. I don't see how that parallels what happened in Mississauga (if that is what you're inferring)

Is she within her rights? Yeah, you can request any doctor you like. Whether or not they are available is the question

 

[S.O.J.I.A.]

I suppose you can't be put under arrest for being a racist.

 

[yeshuaslavejeff]

Am I a ... ...

Maybe. Maybe not.

The woman in the title question might or might not have any right to specify which doctor she sees - it is written in the contract(s). (and the law of whatever jurisdiction she's in or under)

 

[Hidden In Him]

Canadian woman caught on camera demanding to be treated by a 'white doctor'

I was once 'assigned' a female doctor after I could no longer see my regular doctor of many years (my company changed insurers). She was a beautiful woman, which made me even more uncomfortable when contemplating a full exam. The thought became so onerous that I requested and was assigned to a male doctor. Whew, what a relief.

Am I a misogynist, or sexist?

I've been examined personally by both male and female doctors. Don't get me wrong, but the female was a lot more fun. Actually, she seemed a little too into it for my comfort. But I dunno. Maybe she was just having a good day and trying to make me relax or something.

But yeah. I wouldn't sweat it. Pick the one you think is gonna give you the best medical care, and don't worry about the rest.

 

[yeshuaslavejeff]

I suppose you can't be put under arrest for being a racist.

Sure, why not?
There's always citizens arrest ...

 

[dogs4thewin]

I suppose you can't be put under arrest for being a racist.

unless of course you become abusive, but simply being racist, sexist is NOT a crime.

 

[Original Happy Camper]

unless of course you become abusive, but simply being racist, sexist is NOT a crime.

YET

 

[Jesus4Ever]

Neither, you did it to make yourself comfortable and so you wouldn't sin and lust after her.

This woman was just doing it because of pre-conceived notions that those of color and with an accent couldn't be good doctors. Not to mention, her ridiculous outburst. (I assume you didn't have a meltdown because of your female doctor.)

 

[Jesus4Ever]

Maybe. Maybe not.

The woman in the title question might or might not have any right to specify which doctor she sees - it is written in the contract(s). (and the law of whatever jurisdiction she's in or under)

Plus that was in no way a good way to act in any case.

 

[dogs4thewin]

YET

Well, simply being racist is a THOUGHT crime you cannot be arrested for thoughts.

 

[S.O.J.I.A.]

she says she had a black doctor that didn't help her kid.

ok, so instead of the solution being that she needs to find a different and better doctor(regardless of race) she sees the solution as finding a doctor who is white. the problem wasn't the skill of the doctor but that the doctor wasn't white.

black doctor = lower skilled
white doctor = higher skilled

according to this woman's expert analysis anyway.

 

[yeshuaslavejeff]

.... but simply being racist, sexist is NOT a crime.

It is in some jurisdictions, perhaps. For different definitions of racist and sexist too - applied as the authorities choose..

 

[yeshuaslavejeff]

Well, simply being racist is a THOUGHT crime you cannot be arrested for thoughts.

In the USA you can be arrested for thoughts.

 

[yeshuaslavejeff]

according to this woman's expert analysis anyway.

From analysis, or from her experience ?

 

[bhsmte]

In the USA you can be arrested for thoughts.

Thoughts that are put into words or actions.

 

[yeshuaslavejeff]

Thoughts that are put into words or actions.

No. Just thoughts.

 

[S.O.J.I.A.]

From analysis, or from her experience ?

from her analysis of her experience.

 

[bhsmte]

From analysis, or from her experience ?

Likely from her own bias. Unless of course she has a medical background and has actual facts to back up her claim.