Has your Doctor ever asked you if it was alright for a medical student (female) to observe during a physical exam?

[Bricealan]

Several years ago I had a doctor who had been my "primary' M. D. for probably 7-8 years asked me if I would consent to have a 'medical student' present for my physical, supposedly to see 'procedural' things during a physical for a male patient. Initially I consented, but at one point, I regretted the decision, not that it was particularly 'exposing', but just of idea of it and he stood directly between myself and the 'student' for the 'prostate exam", so that I was not humiliated by the experience. Afterward, I wondered if that kind of thing was something that was routinely done with "pre-med" students, especially a female pre-med.

Has anyone had a similar experience as this? Can't imagine I am the only one that it has occurred with?

[Anonymous]

I’ve had several med students observe and wasm’r even asked if it was ok. Had a male med student observe when I had a vaginal ultrasound done during pregnancy. In my country you have nothing to cover you up during gynocological exams or ultrasounds. I felt uncomfortable but again wasn’t even asked if it was ok. Had a (female) midwife student present when I went into hospital for induction with one of my kids. I was actually asked if the student could try to see if she could tell how dialated I was and if she could try breaking my membranes I said yes, but it was uncomfortable and she took forever. In the end she couldn’t do it so my registrered midwife had to do it. But of course they have to practice to learn so it is what it is.

[sheikalana]

The opposite happened to me. I once had to do a medical procedure down there and there was a male nurse intern in the room. I was okay with it but I could tell by his face that he was a bit shy.

[LikeALog]

A student, no. My urologist is female. Also, my dermatologist is female. I had an irritation in my crotch area and just ask if I could my medication for it. She said no, she had to see it to prescribe. They are medical professionals. They are accustomed to seeing male genitals, no reason to be concerned. To them genitals sre just another body part according to the nurses I've dated.

[David94358]

I have had plenty of female DR through the years so I don't care

[OtterMan68]

Yes, many times, and the exams were not invasive or private: just routine check-ups or really aching joints.

[NathanDavis]

they don't really ask... they just do, or let me know

they're all professionals