Question

A 22-year-old woman attends for a first smear test. She is anxious and requests that a chaperone be present. The clinic is busy and no nurse is immediately available. What is the most appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Rebook the appointment for another day or wait until an appropriate trained chaperone is available

Answer

Proceed with the examination without a chaperone as long as she verbally consents

Answer

Ask a non-clinical receptionist to stand inside the curtain as a chaperone

Answer

Decline to examine her because she is anxious

Answer

Proceed without a chaperone but keep the door open

Practice question

A 22-year-old woman attends for a first smear test. She is anxious and requests that a chaperone be present. The clinic is busy and no nurse is immediately available. What is the most appropriate response?