Thread: A Controversial but Serious Question

Originally Posted by ChrisL

Should a pilot know how to operate a jet before being able to fly it?

Should a nuclear plant employee know how to operate equipment at a plant properly?

Should physicians have a complete grasp of the language spoken in the country they're in in order to communicate effectively and comprehend their patients? Quite simply, it sounds like an absurd question, period.

Maybe "diversity" and "political correctness" really are more important as concepts than human life. At least it seems to be for some.

Chris L

Should a pilot have to know English in order to fly a plane?

I think it'd be crazy to have mandatory proficiency in a certain language in order to practice. If you have an issue with the language your doctor speaks, choose a different one. Assuming a basic level of English, I don't think I can envision a scenario in which a doctor's office could not find some level of communication with a patient. I'd also imagine that a doctor who couldn't speak English would hire someone who could adequately translate.

I don't believe that you need to know any specific language in order to understand the human body. I'd rather have the best doctor speaking mediocre English than a mediocre doctor who spoke perfect English.

Trey, I don't know much about the quality of medical schools but I'd like to think that US schools are top notch. If a US student doesn't qualify for medical school here in the States they can go overseas where some places have lower requirements. I have no problems with the better doctors getting residencies regardless of what language they speak. Being a citizen, knowing English, and having tax-paying parents doesn't mean you should automatically get residency.