WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for February, 2000: Re: A favor from our readers

Re: A favor from our readers

From: Ellen (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 13 Feb 2000 08:36:39 -0600 (CST)

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I don't quite understand why this is a problem for many women. We are, after all, used to having a chaperone in the room during an exam (or we should be..)and another doctor shouldn't be a problem. I have had residents examine me when in the hospital, and it was no more stressful than my own doctor doing anything. The only thing I might insist on is my doctor going last, in case the resident missed something she/he should have seen. I know they have to learn, and though my gyn's practice does not include the training of residents, I don't think I would be averse to being seen by 2 doctors instead of 1. It's not my favorite thing to be doing (getting my gyn exam), but it's got to be done and someone might as well learn from the experience.... Ellen

At Sun, 13 Feb 2000, D. Ashley Hill, MD wrote: >
>Ladies-
>
>I hesitate to use the forum for a nonmedical post, but I need a hand
>with this. In addition to a busy private ob/gyn practice, my partners
>and I also serve as full-time faculty for a Family Practice residency
>program. We teach our residents how to perform Pap smears, bimanual
>exams, breast exams, and how to deliver babies. Although many patients
>enjoy interacting with our residents (all of whom are doctors already),
>many decline to participate. At first glance it seems obvious- why
>would someone want another doctor participating in a genital exam?
>However, medicine is an apprentice system. There is no other way to
>learn physical exam skills, and someday younger doctors will be in
>offices, hospitals and emergency rooms. Without adequate skills they
>will be unable to provide quality care. My theory has been that the
>majority of patients, once they understand this, will allow a resident
>to participate.
>
>Any insight into this from our readers? Thank you very much in advance!
>
>--
>David Ashley Hill, MD
>Associate Director
>Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
>Florida Hospital Family Practice Residency
>http://home.mpinet.net/dahmd
>
>My apologies, but due to time constraints I am unable to answer private e-mails.
>

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