Chaperone Policy

If you would like a chaperone present during your consultation, please advise the receptionist when booking your appointment or when checking in.

All patients regardless of age, gender, ethnic background, culture, cognitive function, sexual orientation, or marital status have the right to have their privacy and dignity respected.

This respect, explanation, consent, and privacy are more important than the need for a chaperone for the majority of patients.

This policy provides evidence that to ensure when intimate examinations are necessary, that these are performed in a respectful, sensitive, and professional manner and that a chaperone is available for such times that it is identified necessary. By encouraging the use of a chaperone, Hailsham Medical Group wishes to promote a culture of openness between patients and healthcare professionals.