Dear Signed Pediatric ER Doctor-

Why dont you post your real name? What do you have to hide?

Dear Signed Pediatric ER Doctor- You work in the ER, I am talking about yearly exams, maybe you missed that when you fired back.

Yes, I am not a physician, you are correct, what is the difference? I can write ALL scripts you can.

I do understand where your coming from by possibly missing those items during an exam, you can still completely examine a person with their cloths on. Its MUCH easier to have them undress for the exam, but its not about the person doing the exam. I would rather make the patient feel comfortable. Just because you dont undress doesnt mean its not a good exam.

Hello all-

Im Jenn mother of 2 teens and I work in the medical field ( physician assistant). I have mixed feelings over the question of making kids/teens/adults undress for physical exams.

I have completed many physical exams/ check ups/sports exams- or whatever you call them, on both males and female patients.

I understand why a doctor would want a patient undressed with a gown, but i see NO need for it. I do NOT let my kids undress at the doctors unless their is a problem.

In my opinion, we have given doctors too much trust and too much of a way for them to take advantage of patients.

Most of my experience is with kids/teens.

Best,

Jenn