Isn't that called rape?

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Isn't that called rape?

Originally shared by Steve Johnson

Amazing article. In 46 states, medical students are allowed to "practice" vaginal exams on women who are under anesthesia for an unrelated surgical procedure, without their consent. Read that again...
https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/894693?src=wnl_edit_tpal&uac=123807DN&impID=1622551&faf=1

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Sibyl L said…
Do they do prostate exams on male surgical patients? If not, why not?
September 27, 2018 at 4:23 PM
Steve Johnson said…
Sibyl L Given the current laws, I guess they could. On the other hand, why would a guy want shove his finger up some random dude's butt?
September 30, 2018 at 12:16 PM
Sibyl L said…
Steve Johnson well, let's see -- if the young doctors in question were doing a urology rotation, there's your reason. Unless you're implying that there's some other reason to do invasive exams on unconscious patients?
September 30, 2018 at 12:26 PM
Steve Johnson said…
Sibyl L I'm actually agreeing with you. I think the state of teaching hospitals still has some sexist carryover from bygone generations, and that they don't apply the same liberties with male patients.
September 30, 2018 at 12:33 PM
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