We will always respect your privacy, dignity, religious and cultural beliefs particularly when intimate examinations are advisable. These will only be carried out with your agreement and you will be offered a chaperone to attend the examination if you so wish.
A chaperone is an independent person, appropriately trained whose role is to observe the examination or procedure undertake by the clinician.
We will always try to offer a chaperone who is the same sex as the patient however on some occasions this may not be possible.
You may also request a chaperone when making an appointment, on arrival at the surgery (please let the receptionist know), or at any time during the consultation.