Kelly Collins, Tina Hamlyn, George Bruxner, Alka Kothari
BACKGROUND: The intimate examination is an important component of the assessment of a patient presenting with obstetric or gynaecological concerns. Ultrasound practitioners, like any other medical practitioner, are in a unique and privileged position. During the examination, the sonographers engage in a very close and personal interaction with an individual whom they have likely never met. They are also most likely unfamiliar with their social situation, cultural background, previous experiences with the healthcare profession and more importantly, any history of sexual trauma...
February 2021: Australasian Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine