CHAPERONES
The Surgery is committed to providing a safe and comfortable environment where patients and staff can be confident that best practice is followed at all times and the safety of everyone is of paramount importance.
All patients are entitled to have a chaperone present during any consultation, examination or procedure where they feel one is required. There will be a trained member of staff available but a patient is also entitled to have a family member or friend present.
Your GP or Nurse may also require a chaperone to be present for certain consultations in accordance with our Chaperone Policy.
A copy of our chaperone policy can be obtained from reception and is available on the practice website.
Drs Quinn & Brolly Practice
CHAPERONE POLICY
- All staff are aware of, and have received appropriate information in relation to the surgery chaperone policy
- All formal chaperones understand their roles and responsibilities and are competent to perform that role
- The chaperone policy is advertised through notices in the waiting areas and on the surgery website
Chaperone Policy for Intimate Examinations
- Explain to the patient why an intimate examination is necessary and give the patient an opportunity to ask questions
- Offer a chaperone for intimate examinations
- If the patient does not want a chaperone, record that the offer was made and declined in the patient’s clinical record
- Obtain the patient’s verbal consent before the examination and be prepared to stop the examination at any stage at the patient’s request
- Give the patient privacy to undress and dress. Use curtains where possible to preserve dignity
- Explain what you are doing at each stage of the examination, the outcome when the examination is complete and what you propose to do next. Keep discussion relevant and avoid personal comments
- Record any other relevant issues or concerns immediately following the consultation