Record any other relevant issues or concerns in the patient’s notes, immediately following the consultation.
During the examination, the chaperone may be needed to offer reassurance, remain alert to any indication of distress but should be courteous at all times.If a chaperone has been present, record that fact and the identity of the chaperone in the patient’s notes.Keep discussion relevant and avoid personal comment. Explain what is being done at each stage of the examination, the outcome when it is complete and what is proposed to be done next.There should be no undue delay prior to examination once the patient has removed any clothing. Use drapes/curtains where possible to maintain dignity. Once the chaperone has entered the room, they should be introduced by name and the patient allowed privacy to undress/dress.Record that permission has been obtained in the patient’s notes.Obtain the patient’s consent before the examination and be prepared to discontinue the examination at any stage at the patient’s request.If the patient does not want a chaperone, record that the offer was made and declined in the patient’s notes.Offer a chaperone or invite the patient to have a family member/friend present.The chaperone would normally be the same sex as the patient and the patient will have the opportunity to decline a particular person as a chaperone, if that person is considered not acceptable for any reason. Explain to the patient why an examination is necessary and give the patient an opportunity to ask questions.Establish there is a genuine need for an intimate examination and discuss this with the patient and whether a formal chaperone (such as a nurse) is needed.Chaperones are most often required or requested where a male examiner is carrying out an intimate examination or procedure on a female patient, but the designation of the chaperone will depend on the role expected of them, whether participating in the procedure or providing a supportive role.
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The chaperone may be a family member or friend, but on occasions a formal chaperone may be preferred. A Poster is also displayed in the Practice Waiting Area (See example in Annex A).Īll patients are entitled to have a chaperone present for any consultation, examination or procedure where they consider one is required.
The Chaperone Policy is clearly advertised through patient information leaflet, website (when available) and can be read at the Practice upon request. I.e.:- ‘NCGST Guidance on the role and effective use of chaperones in Primary and Community Care settings’. This Chaperone Policy adheres to local and national guidance and policy The Hythe Medical Centre is committed to providing a safe, comfortable environment where patients and staff can be confident that best practice is being followed at all times and the safety of everyone is of paramount importance. Document Details Classification:ĭocument Revision and Approval History Version It must not be used by, or its contents reproduced or otherwise copied or disclosed without the prior consent in writing from The Hythe Medical Centre. This document contains information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. This document and the information contained therein is the property of The Hythe Medical Centre. If you feel you would like a Chaperone present at your Consultation, please inform your Doctor / Nurse, who will be more than happy to arrange this for you.
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