Janine, a nurse in Arizona, checked into the hospital for stomach surgery in 2017. Before the procedure, she told her physician that she did not want medical students to be directly involved. But ...

The school needs people to play patients so future doctors can learn. The benefits? Unclear. The up-close exams? Guaranteed.

When she was a child, Morgan, now 36, said, she was sexually assaulted multiple times by a pediatrician under the guise of pelvic exams — a procedure in which doctors insert two fingers into the ...

Healthcare practitioners, including medical students, are now prohibited from performing pelvic examinations on female patients without first obtaining written consent, but many specific, logistical ...

Janine, a nurse in Arizona, checked into the hospital for stomach surgery in 2017. Before the procedure, she told her physician that she did not want medical students to be directly involved. But ...

Performing intimate exams under anesthesia (EUA) is a standard part of medical training. Yet, some researchers and opponents argue that pelvic and prostate exams too often occur without explicit ...

Credit: Getty Images A trauma-informed approach to pelvic examinations reduces patient anxiety by prioritizing autonomy, environmental adjustments, and clear communication. The female pelvic ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. According to the study, these numbers are concerning as "pelvic examination is no longer recommended for asymptomatic, ...

Michigan currently has no state law preventing medical students from performing pelvic exams on anesthetized patients without their consent. Surveys indicate that nonconsensual exams are common for ...