Query Regarding Visiting the Doctors
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Query Regarding Visiting the Doctors
Hi. I hope everyone at Scarleteen is doing well.
I have a friend who I've known since nursery. They asked me a question and I was wondering if you could help them.
I've asked for their consent and they've agreed that it's fine for me to post this question.
My friend who is an 18-year-old male has had a problem with his back passage for a while where the skin keeps tearing.
He's said that he's not constipated, eats extremely healthy and has normal bowel movements.
He was prescribed some cream to use for 7 days and to get in touch with his GP if the problem still continued.
His main question is - 'Would it be weird for him to ask for a female doctor rather than a male doctor to examine him?'
He spoke to a male doctor originally and they made him feel embarrassed about the whole situation.
I hope to hear from someone soon so that I can share your view on this with them.
I have a friend who I've known since nursery. They asked me a question and I was wondering if you could help them.
I've asked for their consent and they've agreed that it's fine for me to post this question.
My friend who is an 18-year-old male has had a problem with his back passage for a while where the skin keeps tearing.
He's said that he's not constipated, eats extremely healthy and has normal bowel movements.
He was prescribed some cream to use for 7 days and to get in touch with his GP if the problem still continued.
His main question is - 'Would it be weird for him to ask for a female doctor rather than a male doctor to examine him?'
He spoke to a male doctor originally and they made him feel embarrassed about the whole situation.
I hope to hear from someone soon so that I can share your view on this with them.
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Re: Query Regarding Visiting the Doctors
Hi there, no, it wouldn't be inappropriate for him to ask for a female doctor for this examination. There are several reasons people could be more comfortable with a woman doctor for things like these, especially if they've had a negative experience with a male doctor who made them feel ashamed. It may not be common, but it's okay for him to politely ask for a woman doctor this time around if it makes him feel more comfortable.
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Re: Query Regarding Visiting the Doctors
Hi Sofi. Thank you for your reply.
I will let him know and fingers crossed, the appointment goes well.
I will let him know and fingers crossed, the appointment goes well.
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