Clinical Chaperone

Clinical Chaperones

A chaperone will be present during sensitive procedures and exams.

What is a chaperone?

A “clinical chaperone” is a second member of the medical team who will be present and available to assist patients and medical staff in completing exams and procedures, and will sit or stand in a location that allows observation of the medical staff member’s clinical work.

What is a sensitive exam or procedure?

A senstitive exam or procedure includes the physical examination/procedure involving the genitalia, rectum or breast/chest.

Can I request a chaperone?

If an exam is not considered “sensitive” by policy definition, patients are able to request a clinical chaperone for other reason (e.g., personal experience, cultural, or religious values) by speaking with medical staff.