THEN…expecting him to succumb to the embarrassment of both of you seeing his private parts. Just went through a number of ER/hospital stays with a male friend due to complications from chemo; I fully understand the disparity between female and male nurses and attendants, and the necessities of emergency vs elective services. Using a Doppler to Diagnose Aortic Regurgitation (Real Patient and Sounds!) Refused any additional Friday spots (need weekend to recoup). It’s utterly irrelevant how comfortable the medical personnel feel: it’s the patient who’s undergoing the distress. You can bring in anyone you want but if you don’t communicate with your patient you risk a lawsuit! https://sites.google.com/site/historicarchives4maleswimming/home/archives—mid-20th-century-to-current/news-articles-and-columns. It is no wonder MEN die, rather than be subjected to such disrespect. Linda, Men are NOT better behaved than women but they are not “passively aggressive”, i.e., they do not bring false charges of sexual impropriety. I have no problem with less modest people having no issues with non sexual nudity in medical or even swimming/bathing settings. I’d be a bit suspicious of this story also because very very few if any American medical facilities would put a male technician with a woman needed a mammogram. Dermatology 29 years experience. Gee, what’s the problem? Many years ago, I was having testicular pain, and swelling. You guessed it, another female. The caption read “Who’s caring for your mom?” Next to the words was a young topless man wearing a stethoscope. Now they are only giving me male assistants during the day. (how nice) Next, a female nurse comes arrives with other hands to restrain the poor man while she….brutally inserts a tube in through his p*nis and swollen prostate. One of the primary reasons for a full skin exam is to assess our patients for skin cancer. Urology just won’t accept that fact! Apparently men were supposed to be OK with standing there fully exposed while a female scribe and female LPN observed. With the government, they used the excuse the use of the exception was necessary for the normal operation of their business. Dignity and self respect, however, are life-sustaining motivations I refuse to surrender, even to nurse’s and doctors who would rather have a discussion about my health insurance, than my health. But let me ask you this, were you “trained” to NOT inform your male patient, that you would be bringing in ANOTHER female, to be the chaperone? I didn’t want to here anymore. Dr. Linda is on to something here by providing a place for men to speak up. Yet female assistants and technologists dominate in medical positions for the intimate care of men. All was fine until my male doctor retired. I knew where they were going to enter my body. The teacher wanted me to exhibit pride for a normal, well developed and maintained male reproductive system to help her sell her dogma on abstinence, (Yea, right, if she only knew the real me) and what thier male offspring should look like when well taken care of. Made an appointment and went in for my annual physical. Finally, someone who gets it! Kt, I think that the female nurses & techs think that so long as they are polite and act in a professional manner that men are supposed to be OK with it. I noted that I thought it was unprofessional for the doctor to come into the room with a female scribe in tow without ever introducing her or asking me if it was OK that she be there. As far as chaperones go if the patient objects today they are told it’s required by the insurance company. Working on the farm as a child, I showed livestock far greater respect and compassion than most speacialist in thier field’s of medicine ever treated me. I tried to explain that was a little nervous about what was going on, and he cut me off mid sentence and said to place a rolled towel between my legs and then lift the robe, exposing only the testicles. This, is one of those times. In the interim, there are ways to work around the shortage the problem is our medical community is to short sighted and set in their ways to do whatever it takes to get all their patients the best outcome possible from their ordeal. You also seem to be afraid of the possibility that a female nurse, doctor, or technician, upon gazing at your penis, will “often talk about it later.” Allow me to set your mind at ease — why on earth would this happen — do you really think that you are so very remarkable? To acknowledge embarrassment only serves to amplify it. We need to lessen their discomfort. They are not intended for lay audiences. Why won’t the medical world acknowledge the issue? Dermatology66 said: Sometimes I come across patients that appear in my clinic either 1) for a total body skin examination 2) follow up for a rash or biopsy after provided treatment plan and refuse to undress and state "everything has cleared" or they describe their current situation "it's a little better but still itchy". All while I am totally exposed. Your vote is a very powerful tool to use to get something done. However, I was terrified of something that I have not seen mentioned here. She replied that perhaps, but that had been the the way it was always done before, and that the nurse probably considered me as an old friend. I always preferred having a female doctor to start. Found insideThe perfect “bridge” book between physical exam textbooks and clinical reference books Covers the essentials of the diagnostic exam procedure and the preparation of the patient record Includes overviews of each organ/region/system, ... Introduction. My last encounter was different. Take a lesson! She lifted the robe, exposing everything, she positioned the towel and lubricant and I just stared at the ceiling, after she finished, she cleaned me and removed the towel and lowered my robe, I felt like a child. I apologise in advance for any mistakes in my English. Our board-certified dermatologists will take the time to share with you what they have found during your skin exam. Might just make you angry as you read. I am recovering from a urolift procedure which involved both male and female manipulation of my genitals. In the early ’80s, because of equal access laws, women began to be hired to do the same jobs the men did. NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! At a time when he was at his weakest I know he was humiliated at some of his experiences. There is no conspiracy here against men. Video. Being examined or prepped is a necessary function. Given that, I wonder if it might be time for medical schools to rethink their advice to automatically require “chaperones” for opposite-sex intimate encounters. When he woke up his underwear had been needlessly removed and part of his big toenail had been torn off resulting in pain and discomfort. I would like to add till this happened the previous 4 days I was take to the shower by male nurse & they remained outside the bath room while I showered. Many believe that full body exams are simple check-ups, or in other words, a routine that's done out of habit every time you're visiting your dermatologist. Then many wonder why do men retaliate so much against the medical profession with guns ect? If, for example, when you hire a surgeon you consent not only to the surgeon but to the surgery. Nobody wants to take your preference away from anyone. I can’t imagine such a thing happening in a US school even back in 1980. I then went to the tech school itself to inquire about whether they have any outreach to bring boys into the program so as to help address the problems caused by the gender imbalance that currently exists. That said I have been accommodating to medical students regardless of gender. But yet, they do it to men ALL the time. I’ll request the male nurse next time. valsalva) or cough (though have them turn their heads first so they don't expectorate into your hair) while you look at the inguinal region. All rights reserved. I indicated I knew a scribe was important to the doctor but that my privacy being respected was important to me, so how can we do this. It is also associated with general health and well-being. In any case, if you know for fact you will be seen by a female, be proactive. You are likely to get a mixed gender crew but all the people in the crew will be necessary and therefore have consent because they were “directly involved” in the surgery. Past inappropriate behavior on the part of female nurses left me with trust issues as well. It is true. What you don’t know is that he may have been fearful of repeating a particularly bad experience. Part of the reason is for years, men never gave a second thought to ever becoming a nurse or health tech so these women went about building their careers and over time began wielding powerful influence over the healthcare industry. This title presents practical guidance on soft tissue augmentation techniques shaping today's practice. Is there a problem? I can assure you that is the last thing I wanted. Men are walking away from needed care today & it will continue until something is done. I drove across town, and went to an imagine center for Ultrasounds. I have also known of male patients who were stripped in a roomful of people and left laying without cover even after they have said “no” . He did vitals and everything while I was totally exposed and the worst part was having me on a catback knee chest position on top of the medical bed! Girls-woman are just as much sexual creatures as boys. We sincerely wish more men will add their voices to this very important yet neglected topic. I have had full skin cancer exams nude since 2012. I am a bit older now, but I remember well having to undergo those very embarrassing sports physicals in school. Many find it embarrassing to be undressed in front of others, esp. It is totally inappropriate for minors to be in any exam room doing any exam especially of the opposite gender. Within a minute the PA correctly told the MA that she did not require her assistance and sent her out of the room to another assignment. They do have staff they just don’t want to reallocate it. Some men would prefer illness, no treatment and sometimes even death over embarrassment. Know that I take your privacy seriously and that your exposure will be kept to the absolute minimum”. Situations occasionally arose that necessitated my being exposed to female doctors or technicians. That is just plain cruel. While it would be nice if they had some male staff I have no complaints about this visit at all. Whatever, the emotions are stressful. You can also file a complaint about the person who just walks in on you should that occur again. I went and closed the curtain immediately. They’re just doing their job how they’ve been trained. Is there a dermatology website where i can submit photos for a diagnosis? Then I had my first “intimate” exam with her — regarding a mass I’d noticed on my left testicle. In the clip the physician has the client cough while she palpates the inguinal area. So, just because a female nurse or tech can behave “professionally” in the presence of a patient, she is still a heterosexual woman who has close friends who she is perfectly free to talk to about her day at work. After my gp examined me, he suggested that I get an ultrasound, and said that he was going to refer me to an ultrasound/radiology clinic. Cons are missing diagnoses, medications not working, and missing other associated con... Is it common to get an erection during a dermatology exam? Dermatologic health is a critical aspect of beauty in aging. No privacy given or sensitivity to modesty! Did you complain vigorously to the doctor and the office manager? Even when there were males on staff who could have been assigned to me, they operate on the assumption that all their staff are professionals and it shouldn’t matter. I think some of these stories cross the line of sexual harrassment and those doing these kind of things should have been disciplined. Voyeurism may be the answer to that question. We are the customers. At the same time there are many many men who prefer same gender caregivers when male specific intimate related issues are in play. Interestingly, when articles are written about men not going to the doctor, modesty is never listed as one of the reasons. I am not embarrassed, as I have been desensitized to nudity a long time ago. I other words there are no ethics or morality. They would always comply, but why in the first place, and what about when I wasn’t there? My answer has always been the same, “it’s fine, we aren’t doing a full physical”but of it involved the removal of my pants, i won’t allow it. When that is the case I then simply, calmly, and politely state that my privacy being respected is important to me, how is it we’re going to go about that. I’m actually dying due to this. Gender-neutral to them is when they are dealing with male patients only. Being unwilling to seem, to be, or to feel out of control prevents men from seeking health Using a Doppler to Diagnose Aortic Regurgitation (Real Patient and Sounds!) Moved my 2-week protocol to 5 if I wanted male care. Twenty-Seven years later and men still don’t have an Office on Men’s Health within the federal government. What are good colleges in georgia that speacialize in dermatology? I don’t know, nor care, what may be going on in his head when he is with me, but a female is, without a doubt, taking notice, comparing and will likely comment on to close associates, which I have known first hand to happen on many occasions. To schedule a full-body skin exam at Huntington Dermatology Inc., call 304.523.5100. She proclaimed that while she didn’t think the man was doing this to a sexual end, she would no longer get mammograms or any other intimate imaging done by men. I loudly shouted no I’m not ready, and she just walked in on me anyway. You can ask your dermatologist for a recommendation or you can look on the american academy of dermatolo... Dermatology consults can be accessed via your specialist benefit. At Miami Dermatology and Laser Institute, Jill Waibel, MD, FAAD, and other board-certified dermatologists, perform full body skin exams on men and women living in Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Kendall, FL, and nearby cities, to detect and eliminate suspicious marks . because Miss. Next, in diagnostic x-ray, sonography or ultrasonography you could at little to no cost, cross-train male radiologists in this area so as to afford men who want same gender care for their intimate scans the ability to have them done by males instead of females. At night, I have to hold it in for hours, or wet the bed and lie in it, like an animal. “No one is above the law, and no one should be treated differently or disproportionately,” regardless of “who he or she is or who he or she was.”. My dignity is intact. I have no problem with modest men wanting all the rights that women are afforded in the settings described by all of you. WHY is it that this still goes on? Federal regulators need to pass a law banning all healthcare employees from carrying cellphones with cameras on the job. nurse didn’t return for at least 30 min. If you don't have one do your research and find one. The rest of the physical we were fully clothed. in any and all medical situations. Yes,I would like to say my modesty was not taking into consideration at a place called Mid -Valley Surgery Center.They wheeled me into a very large room with other patients and staff.Had me lay on my stomach uncovered in front of everybody,some female nurse was putting a sticky foam on my buttocks for i don’t know what,then they sedated me instead of the area where i was to get a epidural steroid injection.I think they thought I was knocked out,because the nurse at my rear said “Did you get that picture”. My apologies for any delay. Posted by Chrisliv on 2019-03-02 21:07:24. Now that is a great success story! No amount of sensitivity training, experience, or education will allow any healthcare worker of the opposite sex the ability to truly empathize with a patient of the opposite gender no matter how hard they try. The women that I spoke with said she would note the request,but patients cannot be gauranteed a male/female tech. I chose the latter as it is just easier. And oddly enough, in the facilities for the incarcerated young women, there are only a few men who are there when they need the muscle, but these males are almost never in the dorms. Head to Toe: Male; Dr Michael Koller: Complete Video . That’s the only way to get change to occur. However, be thee on the large or small size, now that’s something to gossip about and they will gossip about you until everyone knows about you. I had a physical a couple of weeks ago and my PCP (male) had with him a female scribe and two female med students. A male who is attending to me has in his pants exactly what I have. Interestingly, when articles are written about men not going to the doctor, modesty is never listed as one of the reasons. It is important that you verify that your mohs surgeon is recognized as a fellowship-trained surgeon. She’s one of a very few healthcare professionals who hasn’t lost her humanity to the “system”. If they say no either cancel & find another location or bring it with you anyway. The same cannot be said about women entering the field today. I am not yet used to scribes, and I thought it a little odd. I had a patient of mine have that happen. You are correct in that urologists should ascertain the comfort level of their male patients when his or her practice has no male assistants to assist with their mostly male clientele. So now boys have to endure not one, but 2 females in the room. This isn’t your father’s world any more. i am thankful for their care; but, for me it feels all wrong. I would love to know, from a female doctor, what her prospective is….knowing that the male patient will be uncomfortable with this. Thank you. Some of these folks we’re dealing with are still teenagers. That forced someone to talk to me and fortunately I got a very empathetic woman. The more women the better, But yet you said nothing at the time. Thanks. I miss the days of a pvt practice and a doctor who really knows his patients and not just a number. Men need the same gender treatment that is (demanded) by woman. And I am willing to bet among the woman and girls who were openly allowed to view those boys in the pools of the time, Some, if not more, than you would suspect, REALLY enjoyed the scenery and LOVED IT. All trust in medical field is gone. Weakening the nurse-patient relationship. My apologies. Thus the exam could be limited to your legs, back, neck, face, arms, trunk and stomach. Kirk, if you don’t mind, what country did you grow up in that you were used as a live model for a girls sex-ed class? The assistant has to put his face practically right in there. She could NOT find it. So, write your elected officials in Washington. They work just as hard as men & deserve nothing but the best. I am now waiting on a response to a similar query to the BSN nursing program at the local college. In order to be termed a Medical Asst, all one needs is someone willing to call you a Medical Asst. WE ARENT. It may be legal, but it’s not just. Same set of academic/scholarship challenges for that guy to become a kindergarten teacher. For these, please consult a doctor (virtually or in person). A lot of the problem might have to do with the nursing & tech leadership wielding their influence all over the industry where hiring practices are concerned. Full Body Check. But no where is it more inappropriate for women to be working in the male facilities than in the dorms where the boys sleep, shower and use the bathroom. They weren’t managing ancient filters such as I have seen written as an excuse for this practice. I have talked to hospital administrators until I’m blue in the face and they refuse to budge. Remember that though much of your exposure may be more convenient for them, it is not truly necessary. What’s really galling is that no one here is honest enough to admit that yes, they can see how this would be extremely humiliating for me. This is "Dermatology: Proper Skin Examination" by AnatomyGuy on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. That is the difference. She must have been under 30 years old. Children grew up taking baths with their siblings and nudity was seen far less sexually than it is now. Sarah shared the raw and emotional post with her fans. Because it’s all about the almighty dollar, they teach them to use pressure tactics to get the poor slob to cave in and do what they want so they get the dollars. I am sure they have seen it all. We’re all human beings. To all nurses be thee male or female that reads this. What bothered was that the dermatologist has a female nurse present througout the exam who observed everything that was done. I asked before I was administered medicine if they would want me to position myself. because this is exactly what she would have done if a male healthcare provider acted the same way with a female patient. I was given a small drape to cover my front side while my female derm doc did a complete exam. A dermatologist explains. The medical community should take both of them and bury them in a hole as deep as the one you currently have your heads buried in forever. Being polite is not the same as being respectful. Of course not! They aren’t just going to reinstate them. While giving her the benefit of the doubt, its hard to believe her because of her demeanor on TV. The key for men everywhere is to speak up loud & clear against the system if you don’t like how you are treated. Nurse finally comes back. It’s what makes the individual most comfortable and gives he or she the best possible outcome from their ordeal. “My rule is that no one is in the room during a medical procedure or meeting unless their participation is required.” Exactly! Finally, talk/write to all your elected officials and tell them the healthcare system accommodated women’s requests for change in the past. I have been totally embarrassed many times because nurses/doctors/techs because they “have seen it all” I will never return to one hospital because of how the techs treated me during and after a procedure. They saw two upsides to this maneuver. Being polite is not synonymous with being respectful, just as what is convenient for the staff is not synonymous with what is truly necessary. Fast forward a year and arriving for my appt. I am simply a male that’s more comfortable with a male Dr, because if there are inssues below the belt, I feel like a male physician will possible have a better understanding of the equipment and how it works. I’ll look again maybe in the filtered folder. After the exam she recommended an Ultrasound. That too was in the nude and again no towels were allowed outside of the locker room. For instance, you need a scrotal ultrasound. Ruining your own reputation. . Retribution by any healthcare worker against any patient at any time is completely ILLEGAL and punishable by prison time. I went through all the regular things. Perhaps I’m just being sensitive, but I have avoided going back for the pain that has returned to my testicle, just to avoid dealing with the above incidents again. 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