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Can a Doctor perform a smear test on a woman, even if there is a nurse present?

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Question - (7 September 2007) 7 Answers - (Newest, 7 September 2007)
A female United Kingdom age 51-59, anonymous writes:

can any one help me answar a question ,regarding a male doctor ?can he perform a smear test on a girl/lady even when there is a nurse present?

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A female reader, Basschick Australia +, writes (7 September 2007):

Basschick agony auntIn the U.S. it is a requirement at some clinics for patient protection. It protects the patient and the physician from false accusations, or from temptation either way. It's a good thing. Don't worry, they've probably seen a million women in the stirrups so don't be embarrassed.

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A female reader, hlskitten United Kingdom +, writes (7 September 2007):

hlskitten agony auntIn the Uk yes. They dont even have to have a nurse present though. The reason they are advised to, is so the woman can't accuse them of anything. Thats what the doc told me anyway.

C xxx

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A reader, anonymous, writes (7 September 2007):

This is verified as being by the original poster of the question

thank you for your kind reasurance

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A female reader, skye United Kingdom +, writes (7 September 2007):

skye agony auntYes, a male doctor is allowed to carry out this procedure. Just as the other replies have stated, the doctor usually does have a female in the room. You are perfectally within your rights to request a female doctor to do this test if you feel at all uncomfortable, or if you simply would prefer a woman. Your doctor would not be offended and has most likely encountered this request on many previous occassions.

Best wishes,

Skye

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A female reader, birdynumnums Canada +, writes (7 September 2007):

birdynumnums agony auntIn most countries, a female assistant has to be present if the doctor is male. It protects the doctor and the patient.

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A reader, anonymous, writes (7 September 2007):

Hi Hun,

Yes as long as he calls a nurse in, To not only protect the clients care but also for the doctors profesional protection as well TAKE CARE LOVE MANDY XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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A female reader, eyeswideopen United States +, writes (7 September 2007):

eyeswideopen agony auntNow a days they usually do have a female in the room when they do a pelvic exam and pap smear.

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