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THE CHAPERONE FULL
THE CHAPERONE REGISTRATION

This may reduce the sense of vulnerability and powerlessness complained of by some patients. Where appropriate a choice of position for the examination should be offered for example left lateral, dorsal, recumbent and semi-recumbent positions for speculum and bimanual examinations. Intimate examination should take place in a closed room or well-screened bay that cannot be entered while the examination is in progress. Remain alert to verbal and non-verbal indications of distress from the patient.There should be no undue delay prior to examination once the patient has removed any clothing.

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Prior to examination, the patient must be given a full explanation of the reason for the examination and what will be done and if possible how it will feel. It is important to provide an environment in which the patient feels relaxed, and is given privacy to undress in preparation for the examination. However, if the sex of both parties is the same it is likely that the clinician will less frequently consider themselves to need a chaperone present to proceed as the risk of allegation is reduced, though they must be aware it is by no means absent.ĭuring the Consultation in Which a Chaperone is Required

whether the patient and clinician are the same sex or not is not relevant an offer of a chaperone should be made regardless.

when an examination which is not intimate, but involves close proximity, physical contact or dim lighting is necessary and the clinician is concerned that a chaperone is necessary this may be to protect him/herself, or if the patient is particularly vulnerable or at risk.

This offer should be accompanied by an explanation as to why the examination is required.

when an intimate examination is deemed necessary.

The triggers that make the offer of a chaperone necessary include: It will only be apparent that a chaperone will be necessary once the consultation is started.

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Signs in each consulting and treatment roomĬhaperoning information on practice website, patient information leaflet and registration pack Information concerning the availability of chaperones is made to patient by: When, and How, Should a Chaperone be Offered? This guidance also covers any non-medical personnel who may be involved in providing care. This policy applies to all healthcare professionals working within the organisation, including medical staff, nurses, health care assistants, allied health professionals, medical students, and complementary therapists working with individual patients in surgeries, clinic situations and in the patient’s home.

to protect the doctor against allegations of improper behaviour during such consultations, and sometimes to provide practical support.

provide support, both emotional and sometimes physical to the patient.

Also consultations involving dimmed lights, the need for patients to undress or for intensive periods of being touched may make a patient feel vulnerable.Ĭhaperoning is the process of having a third person present during such consultations to:

Patients can find examinations, investigations or photography involving the breasts, genitalia or rectum particularly intrusive (these examinations are collectively referred to as “intimate examinations”). Purpose of ChaperoneĪll medical consultations, examinations and investigations are potentially distressing. This is also aimed at providing practical advice to healthcare professionals working in a variety of locations where availability of a chaperone may not always be possible. This policy sets out guidance for the use of chaperones and procedures that should be in place for consultations, examinations and investigations.