Refused request to disrobe before meeting a new doctor

Has anyone refused to disrobe before meeting a doctor, PA or NP for the first time?

I did this once as a child. The doctor wasn’t very happy and I was forced to undress.

That sounds like a good way to waste your doctor's time and potentially be forced to find a new one, lol. Outside of being a stubborn child, of course. At least, for the latter bit.

@Annie204 But you did allow it? What did she do?

No I would just undress as instructed. Ideally you meet new provider clothed but I can see how time may preclude that.

I think building a relationship based on mutual respect is as important as a doctor’s skill set. Knowing how to interact with a patient and valuing them as more than meat to inspect is important to me. My time is valuable too, though. I will drop a doctor who lacks humanity.

If I were going to establish a relationship with a new regular provider, I would be specific when making an initial appointment. I would inform them that I want to have a brief introductory meeting before becoming a patient. If they refused, I would take my business elsewhere, because make no mistake, it is a business and the patient is the customer. I have no interest in being a line item billing code in a meat sack inspection factory, but then, I often prefer not to play along with societal norms. 🤷🏼‍♀️

I did when I was 11 or 12. Doctor tried to undo my belt and I stopped him. Then he told me if I didn’t undo and lower my pants he’d have nurses come in and hold me down so reluctantly I ended up pulling my pants and underwear down against my wishes. Traumatizing experience… Probably what really kick started my medical fetish though.

This is a link to a medscape article titled ‘What If Your Patient Refuses to Take Off Their Clothes?’ that is pertinent to this discussion::

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/961239

My 10 year old son refused a “strep test“ with me present and Dr was really insisting. I said to the Dr, after he threatened to hold my son down, your bedside manner is terrible. I walked out and switched providers. In addition I filed a formal complaint with the state. The complaint was not sustained. However I learned that no matter the outcome he had to report the complaint to his malpractice insurance carrier which would result in a higher rate. I had the last laugh !

This highlights a fundamental difference in how medical services are undertaken, for i know in other countries such as the USA it is usual to have have regular examinations, I only wish that were the case here in GB for I have never had a full examination or routine appointment from my GP