A medical doctor with a significant online presence, identified as @DrOlufunmilayo, has earnestly implored Nigerians residing abroad to compartmentalize their religious beliefs from their professional endeavors. The plea comes in the wake of a distressing incident involving a Nigerian nurse who faced deportation for praying for a critically ill patient under her care.
The doctor, who operates from the United Kingdom and is recognized as a prominent medical influencer, shared the narrative on his social media platform. According to his account, the nurse, employed as a caregiver for elderly individuals, found herself in a precarious situation after being reported for "praying for the client to get better." This unfortunate incident resulted in her termination and subsequent deportation from the country where she was employed.
Elaborating on the matter, the medical professional expressed to a bewildered audience that it is considered ethically inappropriate to impose one's religious beliefs on patients in the context of healthcare. He clarified that, as a healthcare professional in the U.K., the primary focus should be on performing the assigned duties, and if a client initiates a discussion on religion, it is advisable to redirect the conversation.
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@official_adags inquired: “So her good gesture ruined her career and took food from her mouth?”
@sisiolojuede commented: “I hope Nigerians will learn, and it also pays to mind one’s business.”
@Shileholar1 added: “She was a staff of an END OF LIFE HOME, a place built for elderly people to spend the rest of their days well taken care of. It’s totally unprofessional to be praying for your patients; you were employed as a caregiver, not a prayer warrior. Oyinbo no too like black laidat.”
@pepperbrownie_ expressed: “Una don carry all this ur religious sentiments to white man country or do u think Dey don’t know God.🤦🏽♀️”
@Brightbhoy humorously noted: “Who will tell them that praying is our coping mechanism in Nigeria 😭😭 na wetin we de use guide all the trials and tribulations na 😂😂.”
