Patient Modesty: Volume 64

In this and the following Volumes, there is no need to go into more detail (and I will not allow that to be published here!) about "unprofessional behavior" if it amounts to describing prurient sexual interest and acts or frank sexual crimes by professionals. This behavior is clearly wrong for a physician or nurse behavior and requires notification of state professional boards in the United States and law enforcement as necessary. That is the solution for that behavior. To educate the patient to ask their provider "are you planning to manipulate my breast or genitals for your own pleasure or do you intend to rape me?" are ridiculous questions to ask at each medical exam or procedure. The way to feel confident in the behavior of the doctor you plan to visit is by getting recommendations from friends and neighbors and by visiting the state board website to see if there are any "bad marks" for that doctor. Also, if the patient can have the opportunity and afford (it certainly may be worth the expense) an introductory visit to talk with the doctor about his or her experiences and views (including religious) and at the start tell the doctor how you want to be treated in terms of your modesty issues but also in other regards. I am sure most patients will be able to size up this doctor and the doctor's environment and enter for an examination at another time with more confidence that the doctor has been "made aware".What I want is this and the next Volumes to be directed to is listi...
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