A spiritual puzzle & professional dilemma

[Misternatural 0]

I'll start with the professional dilemma since that will determine the rules for discussion of this topic.

Those of you who are in a profession, which means anyone who earns a living, usually have a protocol for discussing cases in generic terms for the purpose of sharing knowledge without crossing the lines of confidentiality. I have a story to share here which I think would be of value for discussion but have no protocol for determining the boundaries of identification. in other words- its not in the home inspectors handbook.

In your experience-What is the professional protocol you use for discussing cases?

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D S #3.1415

[Glitch 0]

When all else fails? ...my Morals.

Randomly f'n thingies up since before I was born...

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Can't you just tell the story, and use your noodle to figure out what you'd have to omit in order to maintain the confidentiality of the person(s)?

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[Misternatural 0]

Yes, I suppose it's not that big of a deal, to put it plainly.
Just trying to get information on how other professionals here deal with the exchange of work related information.
Lately I have been trying to be more careful about words I post on internet forums thats all.

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D S #3.1415

[Misternatural 0]

>>my Morals.

Ethics, and you're right- so I am going to wait until the dust settles, and revisit this topic anecdotally later. I think I can hold off my curiosity about your thoughts on the subject until then. Thanks for now.

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D S #3.1415

[downwardspiral 0]

What a weird topic. Essentially if there's is something that should not be said I don't say it. Or if something negative needs to be said I try to put it in such a way that it's not as negative...if that makes sense.

Many times I only realize something should not be said after I already said it. At which point I make sure I never say it again.

But I'm in the automotive business so saying something I should not can only effect the bottom line....for the most part.

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It is a weird topic, but I'm sure people have similar experiences.
For example,in my line of work I am obligated to go everywhere into peoples houses, wherever I- or my camera can fit and see things and go places outsiders never see and rarely go. So it is kind of a burden in a way to focus on the job, have ultimate respect for the dwellers and their belongings and ignore everything you see but the mechanicals and structure, unless of course the situation poses an immediate health or safety hazard, which lately has not been the case.
If you've ever sold a house, you know what I mean, the whole process is very invasive. I can only imagine how uncomfortable it is to have a total stranger peering into every square inch of your sanctuary with a camera and flashlight.

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D S #3.1415

[kbordson 8]

Medical ethics state that you can mention generalities, but no identifying characteristics. No names, date of birth, social. . . nothing that can tie back to a "real" identity.

Some could argue (and do) that a "good doctor" won't mention anything about work. Part of me wishes that I could agree with that... but I don't. Doctors are people too and some do want to share their stories - look at all the doctor shows (ER, Greys Anatomy, Scrubs, House), the medical novels (House of God, better, Body of Work, Doc, How Doctors think), and even medical jokes out there. We do share our lives with others.... but not at the sacrifice of a person. So we protect that individual (or should) That's what HIPPAA is all about. Protecting patient privacy.

For example: Everyone knows about the ER doctor talking about the patient that came in with the light bulb up his/her ass... but hopefully you wouldn't know it was Mary Jane... you know ... that 19year old down the street... the one that had chlamydia - then it becomes gossiping about a person.

[Misternatural 0]

>>Medical ethics...

Thank you, That makes perfect sense, and I can imagine that it's a bit of a struggle to not discuss cases.

>>Everyone knows about the ER doctor talking about the patient that came in with the light bulb up his/her ass.

Thankfully the only light bulbs I see are hooked up to electrical circuits.

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D S #3.1415

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Yes, I suppose it's not that big of a deal, to put it plainly.
Just trying to get information on how other professionals here deal with the exchange of work related information.
Lately I have been trying to be more careful about words I post on internet forums thats all.

Anyone worried about how his words might come back to haunt him or cause him grief and trouble would do well to simply reconsider whether there's any real need for him to say what he was considering saying in the first place, suppose.

I may not do that a lot here, but in real life, I find myself holding short of saying what's on my mind quite a bit.

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Imaginations on fire

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>>"I may not do that a lot here, but in real life, I find myself holding short of saying what's on my mind quite a bit."

So, we have a separation between "real life" and "here"?

>>"Anyone worried about how his words might come back..."

Since the beginning of human communication this has been the case, A person must always be careful of what they say or write/post because any spoken or written word becomes record in this world.

Just look at the way politics is handled today. I say it is prudent to test the waters to find out in advance what impact any expressed thought might have on ones own life or the life of others if that is a concern.
That is what I did and I got the answer I needed.
It shouldn't surprise you that some people value the intelligence and insight of posters like yourself "here".

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D S #3.1415

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I'm not sure if I was just complimented or not, but in case I was, thanks.

Spirits fly on dangerous missions
Imaginations on fire