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Chaperones

What is a Chaperone?

A chaperone is an impartial observer present during an intimate examination of a patient.

Why does the surgery offer a Chaperone?

There will be times when during a consultation or physical examination either the patient or Clinician feels it would be appropriate for a chaperone to be present.

Patients who request a chaperone will never be examined without a chaperone being present.

Where a chaperone is not available, the consultation/examination will be rearranged for a mutually convenient time when a chaperone can be present.

 

Who can be a Chaperone?

A chaperone is an independent person, appropriately trained, whose role is to independently observe the examination/procedure undertaken by the doctor/clinician. Sandgate Road Surgery have CRB checked members of staff who are used as a chaperone. 
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Clinicians may advise patients that a chaperone is necessary during any intimate examination: this is to safeguard both the Clinician and you the patient. A chaperone also provides a safeguard for both the patient and doctor and can discourage unfounded allegations of improper behaviour. In rare circumstances, the chaperone may also protect the doctor from physical attack.

Here at Sandgate Road Surgery.

Staff at Sandgate Road Surgery undertaking formal Chaperone role will have been trained in the competencies required. Staff members have received appropriate training to act as chaperons. The chaperone will usually be a receptionist or nurse and will: Be sensitive and respect the patient's dignity and confidentiality.

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