In the UK,  male ob/gyns almost *always* have a female chaperone - 
not sure why Morgan's experience has been different, although out of 
all the zillions of personal examinations I have had, there have 
indeed been some which took place without one, inc breast exams, some 
years ago, though, now. I am a member of the Royal College of 
Obstetricians and Gynecologists'  consumer forum (about 15 women 
members, plus a number of ob/gyns both genders) and this topic comes 
up from time to time, mainly vis a vis the communications aspect - 
it's always a given that the chaperone is there and my understanding 
is that RCOG policy is that an exam cannot take place without a 
chaperone.

I have been told the chaperone is actually there to protect the 
doctor from false accusations of impropriety.

I don't know what the GPs' equivalent body has as a policy.

(This is getting off topic,  I know, but I wanted to ensure the right 
info was out there!!)

Heather Welford Neil
NCT bfc, tutor, UK
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http://www.heatherwelford.co.uk

http://heatherwelford.posterous.com

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