A 29-year-old female patient attends for a pelvic examination. You explain the procedure and she consents. What is the most appropriate action regardi...

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A 29-year-old female patient attends for a pelvic examination. You explain the procedure and she consents. What is the most appropriate action regarding chaperones?

Accepted Answer

Offer a trained chaperone and document whether this is accepted or declined

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A chaperone is not needed if you are a female doctor

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Only provide a chaperone if the patient is under 18

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Use a family member as chaperone instead of staff

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Proceed without mentioning a chaperone to avoid embarrassment

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Use of chaperones

A 29-year-old female patient attends for a pelvic examination. You explain the procedure and she consents. What is the most appropriate action regarding chaperones?