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female
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51-59,
anonymous
writes:can any one help me answar a question ,regarding a male doctor ?can he perform a smear test on a girl/lady even when there is a nurse present? Reply to this Question
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reader, Basschick  +, writes (7 September 2007):
 In the U.S. it is a requirement at some clinics for patient protection. It protects the patient and the physician from false accusations, or from temptation either way. It's a good thing. Don't worry, they've probably seen a million women in the stirrups so don't be embarrassed.
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reader, hlskitten +, writes (7 September 2007):
 In the Uk yes. They dont even have to have a nurse present though. The reason they are advised to, is so the woman can't accuse them of anything. Thats what the doc told me anyway.
C xxx
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reader, anonymous, writes (7 September 2007): This is verified as being by the original poster of the questionthank you for your kind reasurance
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reader, skye +, writes (7 September 2007):
 Yes, a male doctor is allowed to carry out this procedure. Just as the other replies have stated, the doctor usually does have a female in the room. You are perfectally within your rights to request a female doctor to do this test if you feel at all uncomfortable, or if you simply would prefer a woman. Your doctor would not be offended and has most likely encountered this request on many previous occassions.
Best wishes,
Skye
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reader, birdynumnums  +, writes (7 September 2007):
 In most countries, a female assistant has to be present if the doctor is male. It protects the doctor and the patient.
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reader, anonymous, writes (7 September 2007): Hi Hun,
Yes as long as he calls a nurse in, To not only protect the clients care but also for the doctors profesional protection as well TAKE CARE LOVE MANDY XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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reader, eyeswideopen  +, writes (7 September 2007):
 Now a days they usually do have a female in the room when they do a pelvic exam and pap smear.
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