North Carolina Medical Board issued the following announcement on Oct. 29.
NCMB has created several new resources to help patients understand what to expect during a physical examination and learn to recognize red flags and signs of possible sexual misconduct by a medical professional.
The Power of Touch explains the four main hands-on techniques physicians and other medical providers use when conducting physical examinations.
Undergoing a Physical Examination: Your Rights covers what to expect during a physical examination, including the patient’s right to dress and undress privately and to request that a chaperone be present during the exam.
Know the Signs of Sexual Misconduct is intended to help patients recognize behaviors that are inappropriate and unacceptable, or that could signal a provider is “grooming” a patient for possible sexual contact.
Original source: https://www.ncmedboard.org/resources-information/professional-resources/publications/forum-newsletter/notice/new-resources-what-to-expect-during-a-physical-exam
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