I am sorry that Nikki has had such bad experiences with MDs.  Times do change 
- faster in some areas of the country (USA) and world than others.  Most MDs 
listen to and value RN, RT, PT, OT, MSW, LC, etc. input.  I couldn't care for 
my patients in the NICU adequately without it.  
 
How I receive the input varies with how it is presented, how the patient is 
doing at the moment, and how tired I am.  I have been "written up" (formal 
complaint to administration followed by investigation and counseling) by RNs a few 
times for my word choices or tone of voice after I have been up for 24+ hrs 
and the RN suggests something that the 3 prior RNs caring for the infant asked 
or requested and got an answer (with explanation) to.
 
MDs are no longer "Gods" (if they ever were!).  We are required to show the 
same courtesy and teamwork as everyone else in a hospital or practice.  But 
please do not suggest kangaroo care on one baby when I am directing a code on 
another.
 
Nancy
Nancy E. Wight MD, IBCLC, FABM, FAAP
Neonatologist
Medical Director, Lactation Services
Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women
San Diego, CA USA
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