Are physicians required to have a chaperone present in the room when examining patients?
No. California law does not require physicians to have a male or female chaperone; however, if having a chaperone or assistant in the exam room makes the patient feel more comfortable and at ease, then the physician should accommodate the patient’s request if possible or allow a friend or relative to accompany the patient.
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