African nurse deported from the UK after praying for terminally ill patient

• The incident was highlighted by a certain doctor who warned other Africans about the pitfalls of working in the healthcare industry.

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A Nigerian nurse has reportedly been extradited from England after she was reportedly found praying for a terminally ill patient who was about to die.

This is according to an X user who identifies himself as Dr. Olufunmilayo who said that the nurse was found guilty of praying for a patient, which is considered unacceptable in the UK health system.

He explained that it is considered unethical for health workers or nurses to bring religion into their work. He added that even if a patient asks a nurse to pray for them, the nurse should invite a priest or priest to pray instead of doing it themselves.

He shared the story online to warn African health workers immigrating to the UK against praying for patients to avoid facing a similar situation.

Read his full tweet below, "I have just read the sad story of a Nigerian who came to the UK and was hired by an agency to work as a carer for the elderly. She was given the responsibility of caring for an elderly patient who was dying and was reported to have "prayed for the client's recovery". Yes. She was fired and deported from England."

"For those who are shocked by the issue of deportation, let me explain more.  As a healthcare practitioner in the UK, it is unethical to associate religion or impose your religious views on patients/clients.”

"It is considered an abuse of trust and abuse of your position. You are expected to just do your job and focus on your job.

"Even if the patient/client brought up a religious conversation, you should direct them to talk to a pastor, priest, imam, chaplain or any religious person," the doctor who works in England explained.

As a health worker; You should not engage in religious activities with the patient/client. If you are reported to the relevant authorities, you may lose your job.

In many cases, this also means you lose your sponsorship and visa to stay in the country. Remember your visa to stay in the country as an employee is tied to your employment. If you lose your job - you will lose your residency in the country," he added.

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