How about a patients perspective on this? I'm glad you asked! As a patient the only people I want to see in that room are the nurse or doctor. When I am in that room that becomes my private space that is "safe" for me to discuss my personal problems in. Some things I don't even discuss with the nurse. When I call for an appointment (let's say for a VD check) I don't tell the receptionist what I am there for or the person who makes my appointment. I tell them I have the flu or something. I know that other people will see what I am there for, But at least I have the "fantasy" of some privacy. No, I am not a nurse or physician. I am a patient Who has very big concerns about my privacy!!!!!