Question

A consultant is approached by a patient complaining that no chaperone was offered during an intimate examination. According to GMC guidance, what is recommended practice regarding chaperones?

Accepted Answer

Offer a chaperone for all intimate exams and document if refused

Answer

Chaperones are unnecessary if the patient is female

Answer

Chaperones are optional only if the clinician is male

Answer

A chaperone must be a family member only

Answer

No need to document the patient's refusal

Practice question

A consultant is approached by a patient complaining that no chaperone was offered during an intimate examination. According to GMC guidance, what is recommended practice regarding chaperones?