Doctor patient exam communication

I scrolled through posts yesterday from 10 years ago in which male posts writing about their physical exams as boys, so farther back in time, described silence between themselves, and their male doctors, when alone, or any communication was between the parent, and doctor, as if the boy wasn't there, or didn't need to be addressed. This contrasts with current practices, where the male/female doctor announces what he/she is going to do, and asks permission, sometimes over, and over. The pulling underwear down, back, off without notice seemed to trigger medfet, or at least unforgettable memories. In my case, at 14, with my new internal medicine doctor, all I heard were orders to sit, lie back, sit up, stand, or do something, never why.

@Wrestler67

Different standards and expectations. My experiences were similar to yours. Back then, it was assumed that the doctor knew what they were doing, and you didn't question it, you just followed instructions. Also, as a minor/young adult, you did as you were told and when to do it and answered questions when asked, only speaking when directly spoken to. The main difference is when you reached the age when you were unescorted into the room, you were the one who had to answer questions and told results directly.

There are times when I really wish they would go back to simply doing the exam without stopping to explain every step and ask consent for everything as they do it. It's one thing to have a back and forth asking and answering questions, but I've already signed a consent form for the exam. Tell me what I need to do (when and how to move/position myself, etc.) and get on with it.