Canadian Medical Association Journal: Consent requirements for pelvic examinations performed for training purposes

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Canadian Medical Association Journal

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Consent requirements for pelvic examinations performed for training purposes

March 26, 2012
 
In 2010, Canada’s two obstetrics and gynecology associations updated the policy statement concerning pelvic examinations performed on women under anesthesia. The previous guideline applied to medical students and residents, whereas the new one applies to medical students only. According to Gibson and Downie, pelvic examinations performed for training purposes presumably constitute a battery in law, subject to defence of consent. They argue that either the statement needs to be revised to include residents or a new statement specific to residents needs to be drafted.  Full article  (requires subscripiton $$$)