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#1
11-03-2009, 11:13 PM
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Can an ob gyn in NY examine a patient alone?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?NY Is it legal in NY for an ob gyn to examine a patient alone in a room without a female staff member present? |
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#2
11-03-2009, 11:41 PM
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(Though if requested by the patient one should be provided)
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#3
11-03-2009, 11:45 PM
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| Heck even my female GYNs have had chaperones in the room during my exams for the last few years. But just because it's a good business practice doesn't mean it's the law.
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#4
11-04-2009, 12:02 AM
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| According to Atul Gawande in his book "Better," the United States has no set standards when it comes to having "chaperones" for physical examinations, including obstetrician/gynecologist exams. It is left to a physician (or the medical facility where he practices) to set guidelines. Because false accusations can be leveled at doctors, having a nurse or assistant present during exams can provide some protection for the doctor, but it would not be illegal for a doctor to examine a patient without one. |
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#5
11-04-2009, 12:32 AM
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#6
11-04-2009, 01:15 AM
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| I agree.  I liked Gawande's "Complications: A Surgeon's Notes on an Imperfect Science" better than "Better," but both were fascinating. |
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#7
11-04-2009, 01:23 AM
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| i prefer having the LEAST amount of people wandering around the room. male or female doctor. so i'm actually thrilled when it's ONLY the doctor. |
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#8
11-04-2009, 09:46 AM
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| My last GYN appt was with a male doctor, rather than my usual female PCP. He had a female nurse present for the exam. I know it was for his protection, but it was also comforting for me. Bottom line alexa, it is legal to not have a nurse present. If you requested one there, I'm sure they would honor your wishes.
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