[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by Livia

It's isn't just fear of assault. I want a female who gets me because she's been there herself. Sadly, medics are just human beings. Although the majority will be great, there will be a few who are not. If I requested a female medic on religious grounds the request would be met immediately. I don't understand why that's acceptable and simply choosing a female - and I mean a born female - to examine you.

And as for your original question, I have always found the NHS, despite their shortage of funds and overwork, will always go the extra mile to make someone comfortable if they are able. If a man would prefer a woman medic, and one is available, I'm sure they would make it so.

Been where?..We are not all uniform with replica experiences even of the most base of functions therefore I don't understand your logic here.
To treat a patient do you need such an intense connection, if you were being treated for an ailment would you insist the doctor had experienced it prior to consultation?

[Livia]

Originally Posted by Kizzy

Been where?..We are not all uniform with replica experiences even of the most base of functions therefore I don't understand your logic here.
To treat a patient do you need such an intense connection, if you were being treated for an ailment would you insist the doctor had experienced it prior to consultation?

Kizzy.... you could talk a pie off a shelf.

[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by Livia

Kizzy.... you could talk a pie off a shelf.

Oh sorry I thought this was the debate section and that was the idea?...

[Livia]

Originally Posted by Kizzy

Oh sorry I thought this was the debate section and that was the idea?...

Yes, debate. Not monologues.


I would imagine that after a couple of kids some women may insist a vasectomy be carried out without anaesthetic by the biggest, roughest pair of hands available.

[Brillopad]

Originally Posted by Kizzy

Been where?..We are not all uniform with replica experiences even of the most base of functions therefore I don't understand your logic here.
To treat a patient do you need such an intense connection, if you were being treated for an ailment would you insist the doctor had experienced it prior to consultation?

Tell you what you have whoever you want to perform intimate examinations on you but how about you afford the same freedom of choice to others. You make your choice whilst others will make theirs without explanation to you or anyone else.

[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by Brillopad

Tell you what you have whoever you want to perform intimate examinations on you but how about you afford the same freedom of choice to others. You make your choice whilst others will make theirs without explanation to you or anyone else.

I will doesn't stop me voicing the opinion that the concept is a nonsense... As in it makes no sense.

As women we don't all intrinsically understand one another, and electing people to perform duties in this field only reaches so far... in a specialised or emergency situation it would be anyone, unless you prefer to not accept treatment in those circumstances also to sustain your 'principles'.
I suspect not many would have their ethics stretch that far.