2006-07-29 14:39:43 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
It does not have to be a nurse, but it has to be a female. This is mainly to protect the doctor against a lawsuit...
2006-07-29 14:45:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it's against the law, but except in emergencies you always have the right to have a second person and/or a woman doctor (assuming one is available). Many clinics require this as a policy for their own protection, but AFAIK it's not codified in law anywhere and women often have examinations with (hopefully trusted) male doctors alone.
Bottom line: If you're nervous, ask for a woman MD or a second person. Or bring a friend. And don't be afraid to report anything inappropriate.
2006-07-29 14:50:42 · answer #2 · answered by dukefenton 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's not against the law unless the patient requests a female present and the (male) doctor refuses.
2006-07-29 14:53:40 · answer #3 · answered by kansas8099 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, so you need to request one! I've only been to one doctor who did this type of exam without one in the room, I never went there again, it turned out he was a real sicko as he ended up doing bad things to my friend & her sister. He tried to talk me into a hysterectomy and that was 20 years ago. Request an available assistant to be in the room so you will be more comfortable. I hope this helps.
2006-07-29 14:46:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is only againist the law if you are having a pap smear. When having a pap smear and you have a male docyor a female nurse must be there in the same room.
2006-07-29 14:43:34 · answer #5 · answered by greenburg603 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no its not against the law, its more of a liablity thing with the drs. that you can't say they did something they didn't. I work for one who requires a nurse or M.A. in the room for this reason.
2006-07-29 15:27:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anna Z 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im not sure if against the law but definetly against hospital policy, that translates into a law suit her word against his.
2006-07-29 14:43:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they cannot examine you alone...the other person could be a medical assistant, or a type or nurse
2006-07-29 14:43:23 · answer #8 · answered by cherokee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
someone should be there for your protection as well as the doctors
2006-07-29 14:47:13 · answer #9 · answered by Chris C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋