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NV Whino

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10. Unconscionable

Reply to PotatoChip (Original post)

Sat May 5, 2012, 10:30 PM

May 2012

1. She (and the accompanying adult—you) should have been informed there would be another person (male) involved in the exam.

2. She should have had the right to refuse.

3. And whatever else, he should have had a name tag and been introduced.

I would call the office on Monday and express your concerns. Based on the outcome of that conversation, I might report her to the ethics board.

An additional note: male doctors are required to have a nurse (presumably female) in the room during a pelvic exam.

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Wanted. Medical ethics opinions please...Re: Medical trainees/interns [View all] PotatoChip May 2012 OP

Of course your niece's feelings were justified. It's never easy to have the first exam pnwmom May 2012 #1

Yes. I feel very sorry for her. PotatoChip May 2012 #5

Your sister should call and talk to the doc. cbayer May 2012 #2

Ah, the AMA. I hadn't thought to PotatoChip May 2012 #4

I would talk to her first and hear what she has to say. cbayer May 2012 #7

Good advice. Thanks PotatoChip May 2012 #8

Just one last thing - I wouldn't let it go. cbayer May 2012 #9

Patients should always be asked if they are ok with a student or trainee rox63 May 2012 #3

It seems so callous PotatoChip May 2012 #6

Unconscionable NV Whino May 2012 #10

I would definitely call and complain kdmorris May 2012 #11

The process you describe is exactly the way it is supposed to happen. cbayer May 2012 #13

That was wrong LASlibinSC May 2012 #12

Yes, she's got a right to be upset. I'm furious and I don't even know her. Warpy May 2012 #14

What happened to your niece was wrong - but, on the flip side - hedgehog May 2012 #15