Ugh, "contamination" sounds so harsh... I definitely didn't mean for it to come off like I was being negative toward people who are sick. Why the dilemma, though? Like, look at health standards in developed countries—they recommend special storage for urine from patients on chemo, and even advise avoiding direct skin contact... Plus, OSHA guidelines for healthcare workers include much tighter control over working conditions, specific protocols for handling cytostatics, and all that. There’s a legit health risk for medical staff, which is why they get perks like shorter shifts and hazard pay to compensate for those conditions.
As for working while undergoing treatment—it honestly sounds insane to me that someone would show up to work every single day and be around kids. I really worry that doing that just compromises their own right to focus on recovery and getting better.
As for working while undergoing treatment—it honestly sounds insane to me that someone would show up to work every single day and be around kids. I really worry that doing that just compromises their own right to focus on recovery and getting better.