Question

A 27-year-old woman attends for a routine cervical smear. You explain the procedure and she appears anxious. She asks if someone else can be present during the examination. What is the most appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Agree and arrange an appropriate chaperone, documenting their presence

Answer

Decline as a chaperone is not necessary for female patients

Answer

Suggest that a family member acts as the only chaperone

Answer

Proceed without a chaperone as long as the door is open

Answer

Refuse to examine her and ask her to rebook

Practice question

A 27-year-old woman attends for a routine cervical smear. You explain the procedure and she appears anxious. She asks if someone else can be present during the examination. What is the most appropriate response?