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Originally Posted by Unregistered
Hi, but in order to get a quick and efficient reading (which is important in life-threatening situations), such measures are needed and perhaps touching the chest directly would really facilitate the process
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Indeed. The key word is life threatening situation.
No pulse. No breathing. Comatose patient. CPR might be necessary.
Of course touching the chest is acceptable. But not in a clinic situation. Non life threatening.
Context is important.
Look at the original question
"Hi everyone,
I need some answer to an urgent question I have. Could I ask, as a doctor, am I allowed to put my hand on xmm chest (under the shirt) to check their heartbeat?
Asking for a friend.
Thank you!"
Do you honestly think that person was asking in the context of a life threatening situation?