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Re: male vs. female OBGYNs
From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Tue, 29 Oct 2002 15:32:47 -0600 (CST)
At Tue, 22 Oct 2002, Robin wrote:
>
I COMPLETELY AGREE!! I have a male OBGYN, and I think he is the best
doctor around. He is very nice, understanding, and caring. He is never
inappropriate. I would suggest finding a practice where a nurse must be
present in the exam room during the pelvic exam (that's how my doctor
does it). It for your protection AND his, so nobody can accuse him of
anything he didn't do.
>Gender has nothing to do with finding a "nice" GYN. You can find some
>very uncaring unsympathetic female OBGYN's as you can caring and
>sympathetic females, as well as male.
>
>The Gender card has been played many times on these forums, and doesn't
>have a place here. It has chased away many a Dr. (male and female),
>and we don't want it chasing off anymore.
>
>For a complete understanding of the discussions on this topic, please
>check out the archives on each board.
>
>At Tue, 22 Oct 2002, KTP wrote:
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>>I know this isn't helpful after the fact, but you need to stand up for
>>your rights. If he wouldn't approve you, I'd say "Dr. I am not
>>comfortable with you giving me a pelvic exam. I believe that violates
>>my rights as a pelvic exam would be a good way of determining if I were
>>pregant which isn't legal. I'll consult with a GYN this week and
>>forward you the results. I'm sure that will be sufficient." If he
>>pressed you further, you should get the hell out of the office and tell
>>the company.
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>>I would suggest talking with the company and let them know that there
>>needs to be a remedy to this situation.
>>
>>As for never getting it done again - no offense but don't have that
>>attitude. Find a nice female GYN and make sure to let her know that
>>your last experience was bad and that you need some special treatment
>>from her.
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>--
>Robin
>
>I'm not a Dr. or any type of Medical Professional.
>Please consult your with your own MD for advice and treatment.
>No private emails, please.
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