Breaking News - Changes to the APTA Chaperone Statement
There's been a lot of confusion and concern over a recent release from the APTA on the use of chaperones in pelvic health.
This new document surprised a lot of us when it came out in January. Among some important changes in the document were:
Redefining chaperone as 'a member of the health care team' and specifically excludes family members or friends from acting as chaperones
Recommending asking the patient if they would like a medical chaperone at each visit and documenting their answer
The inability for a pelvic physical therapist to provide the first vaginal or rectal examination for a…
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