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Chaperone (clinical)

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42:. A chaperone may support the patient with reassurance and emotional support during a procedure or examination that the patient may find embarrassing or uncomfortable. The chaperone may also provide practical help to the doctor during an examination or procedure. In other clinical settings the chaperone could protect the doctor from physical attack. 45:
As a witness, the chaperone can help the doctor disprove unfounded allegations having been present during a procedure and witnessed continuing consent. A chaperone should not be someone with a close connection to either the doctor or the patient, such as a family member.
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as a safeguard for both parties during a medical examination or procedure. The exact responsibilities vary according to the clinical situation.
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Term for a trained witness of sensitive medical examinations to ensure privacy and safety
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patient
medical practitioner
gynecological
intimate examinations
Clinical Forensic Medicine: A Physician's Guide
ISBN
978-3-030-29462-5
Category
Health care occupations

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