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Are doctors allowed to have tattoos?
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Ro’s Answer
check out this article about doctors and tattoos: http://doctoraveronica.blogspot.com/2014/01/can-doctors-have-tattoos.html
In general, society holds doctors and certain professions up to a certain standard (whether that's fair or not). Although tattoos don't dictate the quality of service or knowledge a person has, professionals usually cover up their tattoos to avoid stigmas and negative stereo types.
(It also depends what kind of tattoos you're talking about... a tiny star on the hand is much more accepted than a full sleeve). Tattoos are becoming more accepted in today's societies, however if you're going to be a professional, you do have to consider that you may have to cover up your tattoo in certain situations.
BUT! - remember- doctors wear those nice long white coats and usually are covered from head-to-toe while working (you can always wear long sleeves), so unless you get a face or hand tattoo, it will probably be covered.
In general, society holds doctors and certain professions up to a certain standard (whether that's fair or not). Although tattoos don't dictate the quality of service or knowledge a person has, professionals usually cover up their tattoos to avoid stigmas and negative stereo types.
(It also depends what kind of tattoos you're talking about... a tiny star on the hand is much more accepted than a full sleeve). Tattoos are becoming more accepted in today's societies, however if you're going to be a professional, you do have to consider that you may have to cover up your tattoo in certain situations.
BUT! - remember- doctors wear those nice long white coats and usually are covered from head-to-toe while working (you can always wear long sleeves), so unless you get a face or hand tattoo, it will probably be covered.
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Valerie’s Answer
Hi Vanisha,
Long story short, doctors are allowed to have tattoos. However, I am in medical school now and we are required to dress professionally when we are seeing patients. We must have clean nails, hairs and no piercings that would get in the way of procedures (ears are fine, and a nose stud is fine). As long as tattoos are not offensive, they are ok to be shown.
Long story short, doctors are allowed to have tattoos. However, I am in medical school now and we are required to dress professionally when we are seeing patients. We must have clean nails, hairs and no piercings that would get in the way of procedures (ears are fine, and a nose stud is fine). As long as tattoos are not offensive, they are ok to be shown.
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Jason’s Answer
As a private practioner that would be up to you as long as the medical board does not find the tattoo unethical or unbecoming. If you work in a hospital or any setting where you are not in charge, you will be subject to the rules just as any other employee would be. I would avoid things that cannot be covered up for that exact reason if you wish to pursue the career.