During a recent exam, I was very uncomfortable with some of the ways I was touched by the doctor. It was a health screening through my work and I've recently learned from co-workers that I was the only one asked to strip down to my underwear. How do I know what a legitimate exam consists of?
2006-11-25 08:13:52 · 13 answers · asked by brianm02917 1 in Health ➔ Men's Health
Being in your underwear during a physical is totally normal. But, if you know for a fact you're the only one and you were fondled or something. I'd go to the police. Simple as that. There's no way for me to know what a certain doctor determines to be "legitimate". I suspect you're not the only one to have to take their clothes off though. Are you sure they're just not messing with you?
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2006-11-25 08:22:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
the type of medical examination depends on the work position, the range of duties and the time you have spent working. For example a person who is beginning a new job will be examined as completely as possible, so as to have a "baseline" from which will be estimated whether he has acquired a work-related illness or not.
Stripping to the underwear is normal. In some jobs (like work with rubber) a rectal examination is also performed. It really depends on the legislation of the particular coutry and the scope of examinations which are prescribed by law.
If you want a more complete answer you would have to say what was examined. Also what is your job, your age and how long have you been working. Past/ current illnesses also matter.
Even so, I can only tell you how the exam would look like in my country.
2006-11-25 08:35:28 · answer #2 · answered by cp_scipiom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on if it was the same doctor that did all of the exams and what kind of touching was being done also what kind of exam was it because i have had complete physicals done before where i didn't have to strip down to my underwear
2006-11-25 10:28:55 · answer #3 · answered by sevenandahalf7 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I don't think you were. I've been made to strip down to my underwear, too. The thing is that how did he touch you? If it was inappropriate, like rubbing you or your genitals, then that might be a problem.
2006-11-25 08:19:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
What kind of exam were you supposed to have? Does your job have heavy lifting requirements? If so, maybe a genital exam was recommended by your employer...not to many employers recommend a rectal exam...
A thorough physical exam (that I would do for employment to save my butt) would consist of a head, eyes, ears, nose mouth and throat. Listen to the neck (for bruits), listen to the heart (lying and standing/sitting) listen to the lungs, palpate the abdomen, feel and listen to the groins, genital check (penis and testicles) for hernias and abnormalities, palpate for pulses behind the knees, and feet. Squeeze the feet to check for fluid. Check major joints (shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees and ankles). Look at the skin to check for unusual moles/blemishes....a rectal exam might be a bonus for your peace of mind but not necessarily required by your employer.
and dip a urine.
However, if you still feel that he/she "undressed you with their eyes" or you felt that there was inappropriate behaviour, I would report it to the state medical licensing board. If you tell me what state, I can tell you where their complaint for is and send that off to begin an investigation.
2006-11-25 11:11:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The underwear thing sounds normal
The question is did the doctor touch you inappropriately?
2006-11-25 08:47:34 · answer #6 · answered by Questions242 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ha ha..I'm sorry but that was kinda funny, I had a doctor before that yelled at me to pull my pants down. I told him I could dislocate my hip and put it back and he swore that I was lying and I would be in excruciating pain if I could. So I tried to show him with my pants on but in the end he ended up yelling PULL YOUR PANTS DOWN. I did and showed him he freaked out a little and told me I should avoid doing that and your free to go. (Oh yeah i don't think u were harassed)
2006-11-25 09:30:37 · answer #7 · answered by Sandy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask all the other male co-workers to specify what they did. Then compare what you had to do.
Then approach the Doctor & ask why you had to do differently.
If you think you have a case; take this info to your human resources & file a complaint.
2006-11-25 10:43:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on your medical history, your place of business, and things along these lines. You may have had something in your medical background that needed more looking into than your other co-workers.
2006-11-25 08:19:57 · answer #9 · answered by Nicky 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the rule is the same for everyone-----if it makes you feel uncomfortable, then it's sexual harassment. the doctor should be reported.
Best of luck!
2006-11-25 10:11:02 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋