Transporting clients

AussieDoula · 08-22-2006, 09:55 PM

Even with a waiver signed, you would need to check with your insurance to see if everyone is covered in case of an accident. You'll need to find out specifically how your insurance deals with transporting clients.

MindOverLaborDoulas · 08-22-2006, 10:17 PM

Aussie~
I can't believe that you didn't post a link to the thread where we discussed this before!! hehe

DL · 08-22-2006, 10:22 PM

I would like to share a post I made shortly after a car accident I was in this past June. Someone was asking about driving clients (in this case it was Pp clients, but it would count for birth clients as well, IMO).

What do/don't you do? Post #17

AussieDoula · 08-22-2006, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by MindOverLaborDoulas

Aussie~
I can't believe that you didn't post a link to the thread where we discussed this before!! hehe

Oh, hush! LOL!

MindOverLaborDoulas · 08-22-2006, 10:31 PM

See, lucky for you, Lori was right on top of things!!

DL · 08-22-2006, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by MindOverLaborDoulas

See, lucky for you, Lori was right on top of things!!

Yeah....but I only posted a link to my post!

Aussie has been VERY helpful with her speed and efficiency of posting links. I've been incredibly busy for the past week or so, and she doesn't know how very helpful she's been to me lately!

you Aussie!!!

jesscardona · 08-22-2006, 10:40 PM

Aussie!! How could you!?!?

j/k

AussieDoula · 08-22-2006, 11:03 PM

I know, I'll never live it down, I've brought shame to my AllDoulas family! LOL!

It's a trade-off... posting links so no-one notices how often I tend to wander off-topic, LOL!

tlcdoula · 08-23-2006, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by CeciRacine

I was wodnering how many of you are willing or able to transport clients to the hospital/birth center on a regular basis. I've been asked before adn have said I didn't fee comfortable and the couple was fine with that. Now I have a new client and the plan is for dad to stay home with the kids and I would drive w/ mom to the hospital and stay with her during labor....the hospital is not far but I am not sure.

My husband is a lawyer and totally opposed to it...I am thinking I should maybe get them to sign a waiver?

Thanks for your input.
Cecilia

No way, no how would I EVER transport clients. Even with a waiver they can still sue you and it is important to know that most insurance companies will not cover you in the event you have an accident with a client in the car.

earthgirl · 08-23-2006, 07:42 AM

I specifically recall at doula-training that we are not to do transport! I took it as, it is not within our scope of practice. Maybe it was just her strong opinion, but she said "Do Not transport, follow behind them to the hospital, call a taxi, or an ambulance." You may be liable if something happened, not to mention how you would feel. My mantra ~ better safe than sorry.

Marisa · 08-23-2006, 08:52 AM

Maybe a taxi isn't a bad idea, if you have access to one - that way you can still sit in the back with her, and help her during the drive! Maybe she has another friend/family member/neighbor who can drive, while you ride with her?? You can just tell her that it is out of your scope of practice to drive her...

ctowndoula · 08-23-2006, 09:03 AM

I had one client who asked if I could help drive her to the hospital b/c her dh might be able to. I explained that even if someone plowed into me and it wasn't my fault, she could still sue me so I really wasn't comfortable with it. She made arrangements with a neighbor to drive her if necessary. I was up front and told her if forced into the situation, I would have to call the squad.

AmandaB · 08-23-2006, 10:17 AM

I would absolutly not transport clients. #1>> I don't drive. And for #2>> I used to work in the insurance biz before I became a Doula, I know it just isn't worth the risk. Most poilicies only have a million dollar liability, so if you are in a bad accident and they all get injured they could possibily sue you for up to 3million dollars!!! Mom, babe and Dad. I would take a taxi instead, but even then I am often nervous. Dad needs to get his act together and drive or yes, put it in the hands of a neighbour or family and then follow them or meet them at the hospital. My 2cents.

jesscardona · 08-23-2006, 07:39 PM

yup..good point there...