A 30-year-old woman attends for a pelvic examination, which will include a speculum examination and vaginal swabs. What is the most appropriate action...

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A 30-year-old woman attends for a pelvic examination, which will include a speculum examination and vaginal swabs. What is the most appropriate action regarding chaperones?

Accepted Answer

Offer a chaperone and document the patient’s decision

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A chaperone is unnecessary if the doctor is female

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Only provide a chaperone if the patient is male

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The doctor should choose whether to have a chaperone without involving the patient

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A chaperone is mandatory even if the patient declines

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

A 30-year-old woman attends for a pelvic examination, which will include a speculum examination and vaginal swabs. What is the most appropriate action regarding chaperones?