![]() ![]() FX will preface it with a parental guidance warning - TV-MA, the rough equivalent of a movie "R" - and is airing it at the relatively late hour of 10 p.m. "Nip/Tuck,'' a new drama series from the FX network about the personal and professional lives of two Miami plastic surgeons, is one of the most shocking shockers ever. And so they try shock tactics in their efforts to be noticed. But the population explosion in cable networks makes it harder and harder for channels to get your attention. At least it rarely gave you nightmares or sent you running for your Rolaids. Of course, you can also see it here in action, without all of the lights and cameras.Some of us are beginning to miss the days when TV programming was called too bland and innocuous. So, I’ll leave you with this: if you’re interested in reading the ASPS’ code of ethics (and who isn’t?), you can download the 3,000 plus word doc at (search “code of ethics”). These laser treatment videos can show you how medical spa treatments such as Fraxel® can treat spots without anesthesia or surgery And whereas in the past, removal of a lesion required surgery, radiation or even tattooing, today, lasers can remove it in a bloodless, virtually pain free procedure in just a few minutes and in as little as one to two treatments, depending upon the size and location of the lesion. ![]() Now, I don’t know a lot about the law, so let’s move on to something I do know a lot about – lasers.Īround the world, millions of patients of every age have had “spots” or lesions removed with either lasers or some other advanced light system. Troy was right – a first! Of course he was right, and for once, I agree with him (I feel so dirty). Oh, wait, there’s more: “… unless required to do so by law or unless it becomes necessary in order to protect the welfare of the individual or of the community.” Sounds like Dr. Anyway, got me to thinking, what does the code of ethics have to say about something like this?Īgain, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) states, “A physician may not reveal a patient’s confidence, any observed characteristics of the patient, or any information obtained from the patient in a professional capacity…” Well, there you go. McNamara had the law on his side, citing doctor/patient confidentiality. Clean – didn’t want to go to the police for fear that the practice’s reputation might be tarnished. And, no, he doesn’t carry them around in his wallet. ![]() And, further to his credit, once he discovered the truth, he wanted to go straight to the police with the evidence (the before-and-after photos). Troy’s credit, he didn’t know the priest was a sexual predator when he performed the laser spot removal. Hey, happens everyday! The removal of a birthmark, jeez. By the way, the code of ethics can take disciplinary action against any plastic surgeon who, “… guarantees satisfaction.” Oh, yeah, I almost forgot this man – Michael Shannon – is actually Father Michael Shannon, a priest who’s looking to have the “identifying mark” removed because he’s being investigated for sexually abusing children of his parish. Troy, as usual, guarantees satisfaction, saying the spot will be gone before Mr. In fact, laser spot removal is so common and so successful at removing lesions including port wine stains that Dr. And, let’s say that the spot he wants removed is located on a certain, well, delicate spot of the male anatomy. I wonder if the Writers Guild has a strict code of ethics? Hmmm.Īnyway… just a hypothetical here, but let’s say a man comes in looking to have a lesion or birthmark removed, as Michael Shannon happened to do in this episode. ![]() As I was casually reviewing the American Society of Plastic Surgeons’ Code of Ethics again yesterday evening (it was a slow night… nip/tuck didn’t help), I noticed that it states, among other things, that a plastic surgeon shall, “render services to humanity with full respect for human dignity” and that the industry should, “… safeguard the public and itself against physicians deficient in moral character or professional competence.” Uh-oh. Like all medical doctors, plastic surgeons adhere to a strict code of ethics. I’m going to call this episode… WHO THE HELL’S WRITING THIS SCRIPT! Finally, a nip/tuck episode that addresses a plastic surgeon’s code of ethics! Can’t wait. ![]()
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