Perception of Patients, Physicians, and Chaperones Regarding the Use of Chaperones During Patient Examinations for Plastic Surgery: A Systematic Review

OK Qi, ZN Wong, ZY Wong - Plastic and Aesthetic Nursing, 2024 - journals.lww.com
In this systematic review, we searched electronic databases for literature addressing
physician use of chaperones during examinations of patients undergoing plastic surgery …

Chaperone in breast examination: a comprehensive systematic review of patient and clinician perspectives, and documentation

KQ Ou, ZN Wong, ZY Wong - Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971-), 2024 - Springer
Abstract Background The General Medical Council (GMC) has made it mandatory to have a
chaperone present during intimate examinations, including breast exams, highlighting the …

Patient's sexual dignity discomfort in healthcare setting: A concept development

S Park, H Woo, Y Lee, Y Ko - Nursing Ethics, 2025 - journals.sagepub.com
Background: Body touch and close physical proximity are inevitable in some healthcare
procedures and can evoke feelings of shame, humiliation, and anger in patients. Given the …

“I Did No Harm”: Compliance With GMC Guidelines for the Use of a Chaperone in Urology Outpatient Clinic

E Desouky, M Ibrahim, H Sharma, S Jallad - Annals of Surgery, 2024 - journals.lww.com
Objective: To assess the performance of our urology team against General Medical Council
(GMC) guidelines for using chaperones during intimate clinical examination. Background …