Mandatory Rectal Temp. For Adults

I've spoken with a few people who were hospitalized as young adults. Two were college students, placed in the pediatrics ward, while the others were not. They were all required to submit to rectal temps. during their stay, even against their wishes. I might add, that this took place during the 70's. Has anyone else had this experience ?

This one is a new one one me. I never have been an over night hospital patient before.