Educational videos

Two excellent videos

https://globalhealthmedia.org/videos/the-speculum-exam-hw-english/

https://globalhealthmedia.org/videos/the-bimanual-exam-hw-english/

Two excellent videos

https://globalhealthmedia.org/videos/the-speculum-exam-hw-english/

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Please under no circumstances put a cell phone between anyones legs while they’re spread Eagle “as a light source.”

@Kristin92 Excellent remark. I'm sure they meant well but… Oh gosh!

Please under no circumstances put a cell phone between anyones legs while they’re spread Eagle “as a light source.”

Why not?

It would be extremely disrespectful and nobody would use lidocaine for your sutures, after she kicks you in the face.

Why not?

@Koan Because the person who is examined has not means to know if you're just using the light or also filming.

It would be extremely disrespectful and nobody would use lidocaine for your sutures, after she kicks you in the face.

LMAO!!!!!! 🤣

They also have a video, made from some of the same material, but meant for future patients.

https://globalhealthmedia.org/videos/what-to-expect-when-you-have-a-pelvic-exam-w-english/

Note that, contrary to the video for practitioners, they do not show the genitals. I suppose this would be too scary for the prospective patients to see firsthand how exposed they will be.

Because the person who is examined has not means to know if you're just using the light or also filming.

@Jacana: Thank you for your respectful response. That was my thought as well, but the context of the vid is providing healthcare around the world and not all clinics may provide direct lighting. When you're short of resources, you use what you have.

@Koan This is true, and the video is evidently meant for organizations that cannot stock up a full examination room. For instance they require the woman to hold her legs spread open herself, so they can examine her on any table (not a medical table, no stirrups or anything). But a small flashlight is cheap compared to a cell phone. Also, these videos are meant for caregivers operating in areas where women are reluctant to seek help about reproductive and intimate matters, so it would seem a good idea not to intimidate them with thoughts like "what if the nurse was filming me?".