Resident Attitudes Toward Performing Pelvic Examinations in the Emergency Department

Resident Attitudes Toward Performing Pelvic Examinations in the Emergency Department

Mounting evidence suggests that emergency physicians tend to avoid patients with gynecologic chief complaints, and that avoidance may be higher for male physicians compared to females. One underlying reason could be discomfort with performing pelvic examinations. The goal of this study was to assess...

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Main Authors: Isha Agarwal, Deesha Sarma, Ryan C. Burke, Matthew Babineau, Scarlet Benson, Tania Strout, Leslie A. Bilello, Leon D. Sanchez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Mary Ann Liebert 2023-02-01
Series:Women's Health Reports
Subjects:
gynecology
health disparities
pelvic examination
resident education
Online Access:https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/full/10.1089/WHR.2022.0084

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