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Azathoth

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41. Surgical teams are different from normal doctors as we know them

Mon Feb 17, 2020, 11:27 PM

Feb 2020

They are used to working on unconscious patients the way an auto mechanic works on cars. When they're under the hood and see a gasket leaking or an oil change needed, they do it without even thinking about getting the car's consent.

It's disturbing, but it's also the mindset.

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She Didn't Want a Pelvic Exam. She Received One Anyway. [View all] demmiblue Feb 2020 OP

WTF? Kali Feb 2020 #1

WTF indeed. do guys geheir prostae checked? bet not. pansypoo53219 Feb 2020 #12

This is awful. Aristus Feb 2020 #2

This is appalling. I had no idea this was happening. yardwork Feb 2020 #3

I would say no to a pap smear while unconscious. An absolute, definitive no. krissey Feb 2020 #4

My gods. We really are just things to too many men with power over us. Things. Objects. Hekate Feb 2020 #5

This is totally true... yuiyoshida Feb 2020 #26

When I was in the ICU central scrutinizer Feb 2020 #46

What century are we in? This is unbelievably outrageous! scarletwoman Feb 2020 #6

and men complain about a finger Skittles Feb 2020 #7

Why would anyone have to tell her she was cyclonefence Feb 2020 #8

wondering stage left Feb 2020 #9

+1 2naSalit Feb 2020 #19

I don't know. However, see this post. Crunchy Frog Feb 2020 #34

Horrible bucolic_frolic Feb 2020 #10

Add to this: many pelvic exams are unnecessary. mwooldri Feb 2020 #11

The guidelines have changed for certain women in other age groups also. llmart Feb 2020 #20

This is just one small part of why I would never, given a choice, PoindexterOglethorpe Feb 2020 #13

Sometimes you have no choice yuiyoshida Feb 2020 #28

Lucky me, I'm an hour or so drive from the nearest teaching hospital. PoindexterOglethorpe Feb 2020 #33

Growth of Catholic hospitals... alwaysinasnit Feb 2020 #14

My very first job was as an aide in a Catholic Hospital. I would never recommend a woman going appleannie1 Feb 2020 #21

Agreed, but they seem to be taking over most of the hospitals so women are going to be alwaysinasnit Feb 2020 #30

Good lord. ploppy Feb 2020 #15

Even if you are in a teaching hospital, you should be notified that TNNurse Feb 2020 #16

Well I have to say, xyoungblood Feb 2020 #17

You should find out if it's a teaching hospital you're at. Igel Feb 2020 #23

Im having surgery soon and going to ask about this backtoblue Feb 2020 #18

This is unacceptable. Hope she sues for malpractice. nt iluvtennis Feb 2020 #22

17 years ago I went to an Ob-Gyn. Delmette2.0 Feb 2020 #24

"many U.S. states & medical institutions, physicians are not required to obtain explicit consent" redqueen Feb 2020 #25

When I complained of treatment at a university hospital... LakeArenal Feb 2020 #27

Sounds like an assault to me. TomSlick Feb 2020 #29

I'm pleasantly surprised at the replies in this thread. Crunchy Frog Feb 2020 #31

I don't recall that story, but I would not have said it was okay PoindexterOglethorpe Feb 2020 #35

He lost his lawsuit, but the assault charges against him were dropped. Crunchy Frog Feb 2020 #39

Actually, I've been here since about 2002, just under a different screen name. PoindexterOglethorpe Feb 2020 #40

Oh, sorry. Crunchy Frog Feb 2020 #42

You have no way of knowing. PoindexterOglethorpe Feb 2020 #44

This sounds equally like a violation, my God wth is wrong with dewsgirl Feb 2020 #38

I'm glad this is still getting attention. Quackers Feb 2020 #32

This is unacceptable Niagara Feb 2020 #36

This had to feel like a rape, definitely a violation. I would also dewsgirl Feb 2020 #37

Surgical teams are different from normal doctors as we know them Azathoth Feb 2020 #41

This conduct is TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!!!! TruckFump Feb 2020 #43

Rape. Pure and simple. Ms. Toad Feb 2020 #45