female dr. male pt.

[gth]

there have been several posts of late about male nurses in L&D. Which I see no problem with. My question is then why when a woman goes to male Dr. there is always nurse back but there is never a nurse back with male patient. Having given and recieved many physicals i see no difference in the amount of possible embarrassment. With the male there is hernia check testiculay cancer check prostate check and circumcision chect on some males. I personally go to female internist and have no problem with it but have never been ask if i wanted a nurse back. why the double standard.

any response would be appreciated

[Jupiter Crash]

perhaps it is because women doctors have not had a long list of complaints filed against them by male patients. or, perhaps it is because those women doctors have female nurses. you want two women in the room while you are having your exam?

i agree with retired r.n. if i were a male then i would like to keep it to one woman thank you.

i am sure that if you requested it they would comply but hey it your perogative!:)

[Juliemarannes]

You seem really upset by this. You must have some experience with it. It must be frustrating for you.

I honestly know how you feel. I was in the Army for nine years. My first assignment, I was the ONLY female assigned to my Unit and to my post! It was tough to swallow some of the comments sometimes. I can't imagine that it is any easier for you working around women all the time.

I am sorry you have had these experiences.

and did you perform many hernia checks without a chaperone?

[Medic/Nurse, BSN, RN]

My rules:

I will NOT do any bedside care/procedure (involving neck to knees) on ANY patient without another staff member in the room.

The way I see it, there are many patients with unknown histories/issues (psych patients and others) and why do I want to risk my career with any accusation. I just think it is a good practice - one that is safe for the patient, me and the facility.

Why risk it?

Practice SAFE!