Sent home.

So on Monday, I (G) got sent home from work.

After about 3 hours into the shift, I made a quick dash to the toilet in between patients. On returning into the department, I notice 2 new signs on the doors - 

' To All ED Staff - New H1NI notice

If any of you fall into these categories, please make yourself known to your immediate supervisor.

Pregnant women, chronic resp disease, chronic heart problems, etc etc.'

I was so tempted to ignore it.

However, the director of ED walked onto the floor just before she left. I quickly whispered to her,"Dr M, am I supposed to let you know Im pregnant?" The look of utter surprise on her face brought a smile to my lips.

She proceeded to pull me aside and ask for details.

Long story short, based on the still 'unknown' in regards to the health risk posed to pregnant women by the H1N1 virus, the department has decided to err on the side of caution - I believe the director's exact words were "I wouldnt forgive myself if anything happened to you or the baby, and neither would you, so go home." So I was sent home and while they worked out what to do with me, I had another full day off.

I have since been redeployed into anaesthetics - which is really nice and easy, after the hectic pace of ED.