Question

A 29-year-old woman attends for a cervical smear test. You will perform a speculum examination. According to GMC guidance, what is the most appropriate action regarding chaperones?

Accepted Answer

Offer a chaperone and document the offer and outcome

Answer

A chaperone is never required for female patients

Answer

Only use a chaperone if you feel uncomfortable

Answer

Use a chaperone only if the patient is male

Answer

Refuse a chaperone even if the patient requests one

Practice question

A 29-year-old woman attends for a cervical smear test. You will perform a speculum examination. According to GMC guidance, what is the most appropriate action regarding chaperones?