Lawton F G, Redman C W, Luesley D M
King's College Hospital, London.
Br J Hosp Med. 1990 Nov;44(5):326, 329.
Pelvic examination of women patients under general anaesthesia has long been practised by gynaecologists in order to teach clinical findings to medical students. Although this practice may spare patients discomfort and embarrassment, a recent survey has shown that it should not be carried out without patient consent. Consent, however, is rarely withheld.
