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Medical Student Perceptions Regarding Students Performing Pelvic Examinations on Anesthetized Female Patients

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine perceptions of medical students regarding performing pelvic examinations on anesthetized female patients. 

Background: Pelvic exams performed on anesthetized women continues to be an important topic of discussion, however, it is not frequently evaluated from the medical student\\\'s perspective.

Methods: An internet based survey was distributed to medical students at multiple medical schools.Demographic data was collected. Non-demographic answers to questions were recorded on a 5-point scale. Characteristics between the respondent groups were statistically compared usingChi-squared test for independence and the Fisher’s Exact Test. 

Results: 220 medical students completed the questionnaire. 77% of all medical students believed  permission should be obtained from patients prior to the performance of EUAs by medical students on anesthetized patients. 30%  of respondents believed prior consent was usually obtained. 46% believed  patients, if asked, would agree to have the exams performed. 85% believed  patients would be upset if they were made aware a pelvic examination by a medical student had been performed without their prior consent.60% of medical students believed they should be allowed to examine anesthetized patients, with 87% thinking there is an educational benefit.

Discussions: Despite the perception that consent should be obtained before medical students performpelvic examinations on anesthetized female patients, this does not usually occur.  50% ofmedical students would not encourage their female relatives to consent to medical studentsperforming pelvic examinations. There was no statistical difference between male andfemale medical students regarding perceptions of student pelvic examinations on anesthetizedfemale patients

Topics: CREOG & APGO Annual Meeting, 2019, Student, Resident, Faculty, Clerkship Director, Clerkship Coordinator, Osteopathic Faculty, Residency Director, Residency Coordinator, Patient Care, Professionalism, GME, Advocacy,

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Intended
Audience
Student,Resident,Faculty,Clerkship Director,Clerkship Coordinator,Osteopathic Faculty,Residency Director,Residency Coordinator,
Competencies
Addressed
Patient Care,Professionalism,
Educational
Continuum
GME,
Educational
Focus
Advocacy,
Clinical Focus

Author Information

Elizabeth Rice, DO, Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia; White Chase, MD; John Myers, DO; Janet Ko, MD; Jay Goldberg, MD; David Jaspan, DO

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