Peter very sensibly writes:
> I've no doubt I'll get shot down in flames here but I do
> sometimes question why we do some things like the one
> illustrated in this unfortunate case.
I agree. Another example: men with prostate symptoms. I don't do a
PR. I do PSA and refer. If I am going to refer anyway, why do PR?
Just to feel good? No, thanks but thanks (yuk!).
Another is post-natal exams. There aren't really many occasions when
you have to poke and prod. Problems are evidently clear from the
history.
There is a whole host of other intimate examination that I would
think un-necessary if they are not going to alter your management.
Ahmad ( a confirmed non-proder)
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