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In what circumstances might a chaperone be appropriate for a medical examination?

13.06.2025 00:36

In what circumstances might a chaperone be appropriate for a medical examination?

I have never been offered a chaperone by a male doctor, I assume because people assume that if the doctor a...

I saw my urologist two weeks ago. She asked me if I wanted a chaperone. (I said I didn’t need one.)

In my experience and observation, medical practitioners will offer a chaperone when (a) the exam requires exposing the “naughty bits” and (b) the professional and patient are different sexes.

I was awaken between 2-3am by a voice that said “Hey”. Literally right next to my ear. Sounded like a males voice, but it wasn’t stern or deep. What could this mean?