Re: "Chaparone" To have or not to have?

From: Philip Suarez (philip@ICSI.Net)
Mon Oct 27 19:58:16 1997


> I assume that all the males on the list use a "chaparone" for all
> exams. If not, I would be interested in why you don't. But I am
> wondering if all the females providers on the list use a
> "chaparone" as well.
>
> Why would you (male or female) not have a chaperone? It will protect
> the patient AND you from any misunderstanding.

IMHO it is exceedingly unethical, regardless of the genetics of the practitioner, to perform gynecologic exams without a chaperone. Period.

Philip

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