Can my partner, relative or friend act as chaperone? You can choose to have your partner, relative or friend with you during your examinations. It can be helpful to think about whether you and they will feel comfortable about this.

Can a family member be a chaperone?

Can a family member act as a chaperone? No. Whilst a family member may be present in the room for the examination if the patient wishes, the family member cannot fulfil the role of chaperone, even if acting as an interpreter for the patient. A separate chaperone should be offered.

Who can act as a chaperone?

What is a chaperone? A chaperone is an impartial observer present during an intimate examination of a patient. He or she will usually be a health professional who is familiar with the procedures involved in the examination. The chaperone will usually be the same sex as the patient.

What does patient chaperone mean?

A chaperone is a person who acts as a witness for a patient and a health professional during a medical examination or procedure. A chaperone should stand in a location where he or she is able to assist as needed and observe the examination, therapy or procedure.

Does a chaperone have to be female?

Most teenagers want a chaperone during intimate examinations, and a family member may be the preferred choice. Many women prefer having a third party present when the examining doctor is male, fewer if the examining doctor is female. Every woman having a genital or rectal examination should be offered a chaperone.

When would a patient require a chaperone?

A chaperone may be required in the following situations: 1) Intimate examinations. These are examinations of rectal, genital or breast area. 2) For patients with certain cultural or religious beliefs any examination requiring removing of clothing.

What age is a chaperone?

When you need a chaperone A child legally needs to have a chaperone up to age 16 years old or until they have completed their compulsory education. The law covers children working in television, theatre, film or amateur performance as well as sporting activities or modelling.

Why may a patient request a chaperone?

A chaperone is an adult who is present during an intimate examination of a patient. A chaperone is there to protect both the patient and the doctor or midwife from allegations of inappropriate behaviour. They may also be asked to assist the doctor or midwife during the examination.

Can a patient refuse a chaperone?

If a patient declines/refuses a chaperone for an examination where one is required the provider must document in the record that an offer was made and declined. The provider retains the final decision whether to proceed without a chaperone.

What are the two part of intimate examination?

An intimate examination is a physical examination for medical purposes that includes examination of the breasts, genitalia, or rectum of a patient.

Can a man request a female doctor?

You have the right to request a female doctor, but if one is not available you would have to make a decision about postponing the exam until one is available. A hospital is not required to have both male and female doctors always available.

Do I have the right to request a female doctor?

Yes. According to the Good Medical Practice guideline, you have the right to ask your hospital doctor not to inform your general practitioner or other healthcare professional about your treatment, condition or medical history.

When should a girl have her first pelvic exam?

The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends girls have their first gynecologic visit between ages 13 and 15.