A 28-year-old female patient attends for a pelvic examination. You are a male doctor. According to GMC guidance, what is the most appropriate approach...

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A 28-year-old female patient attends for a pelvic examination. You are a male doctor. According to GMC guidance, what is the most appropriate approach regarding a chaperone?

Accepted Answer

Always offer a chaperone for intimate examinations and document the offer and outcome.

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Only offer a chaperone if the patient appears anxious.

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Do not offer a chaperone if the examination is brief.

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Require the patient to bring a family member instead of offering a trained chaperone.

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Carry out the examination without explanation to avoid embarrassment.

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

A 28-year-old female patient attends for a pelvic examination. You are a male doctor. According to GMC guidance, what is the most appropriate approach regarding a chaperone?