Regulation of the pelvic exam in medical training institutions is being emphasized by the Department of Health and Human Services, requiring informed consent to be obtained before sensitive examinations such as breast, pelvic, prostate, and rectal exams.
The historical context of the development of the speculum and pelvic exams reveals a power dynamic where male doctors gained authority over female patients, often without proper consent or respect for their autonomy and dignity.
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