Canada-based Nigerian doctor Zo has criticised content creator Korty EO after she recounted an encounter with a male nurse who insisted on administering an injection in her butt0cks rather than her arm.
Korty shared the experience online, explaining that the nurse initially appeared moody but smiled and acknowledged knowing her after administering the injection.
The encounter reportedly left her questioning the nurse’s intentions and whether his behaviour had any significance beyond the medical procedure.
Reacting to her account, Dr Zo defended the nurse, explaining that some medications are designed to be administered into specific parts of the body.
He argued that the decision to give an injection in the butt0cks rather than the arm does not, by itself, establish that a healthcare professional had inappropriate intentions.
The doctor suggested that medical procedures should be understood within their clinical context rather than automatically interpreted as suspicious.
Zo also disclosed that concerns about being misunderstood had influenced his own medical practice.
According to him, he had avoided performing certain aspects of women’s healthcare, including breast examinations and Pap smears, for more than seven years because of concerns about how such procedures might be perceived.
His comments highlighted what he described as the difficulties healthcare professionals can face when providing intimate medical care.
The doctor called on patients to recognise the challenges associated with medical practice and avoid unfairly judging healthcare workers without sufficient information about the circumstances.
However, patients also have the right to ask questions about medical procedures, understand why a particular injection site is necessary and raise concerns if they feel uncomfortable.
Ultimately, the appropriate injection site depends on the medication and the prescribed route of administration. A patient’s questions about a procedure should be addressed professionally, with their comfort, dignity and informed consent respected.