Intimate examination

An intimate examination is a physical examination for medical purposes that includes examination of female breasts, the genitalia, or the rectum of a patient. Such examinations can cause patients stress or embarrassment. Hospitals therefore employ strict policies relating to the provision of consent by the patient, the availability of chaperones at the examination, and the absence of other parties.^[1][2]

See also

• Breast examination
• Pelvic examination
• Rectal examination
• Vaginal examination
• Body cavity search
• Reproductive health
• Sexual health clinic

References

1. ^ Kath Evans (July 2003) (PDF). INTIMATE EXAMINATION, PROCEDURE, CARE & CHAPERONING POLICY. Whittington Hospital NHS Trust. http://www.whittington.nhs.uk/Documents/Intimate%20Examination%20and%20Chaperoning_1905.pdf. 
2. ^ Helen Barratt (October 2001). "School pupil allowed to observe intimate examination". studentBMJ (BMJ Publishing Group Ltd) 09: 357–398. http://www.studentbmj.com/issues/01/10/news/361a.php.