The Unexpected Exam

7 years ago, I accepted a government consulting job that for whatever reason required a health screen exam, which was code for a drug test, and had to use it's designated facility. It was a clinic that seemed to specialize in giving work related exams including worker's comp physicals. I didn't much like going to a doctor that I don't know and this place just seemed to be designed to catch people lying about a disability of some sort.

After waiting for some 30 minutes, I was called back by a young woman wearing scrubs and taken to a female locker room and handed a basket at which point she said, "everything goes in here including your bra and panties." I certainly was hesitant but was told again to remove all and hand her the basket. Upon completing the embarassing task, she gave me a paper gown opening in the front and escorted me to the bathroom where the stalls had no doors, and told to pee. Well, that took me some time to say the least before I successfully managed a few drops, and placed the container on a tray. She then escorted me to an exam cubicle where I was treated to a brief physical - heart, lungs, breast and a rectal exam.

It was a job that I eventually quit. I should have thought of that before subjecting myself to an unexpected exam.

Thanks so much for posting your experience, Julie.

Would you say that the demeanor of the female healthcare worker was rather stern and cold? Did she stand in front of the stall and watch you the entire time? How did you feel about having to subject yourself so unexpectedly?

I sense that you were somewhat reluctant and put off from the abrupt nature of the exam. I certainly would be irritated if I had to give in to such procedure without prior notice on what it would involve. It just seems to be such an invasion of personal privacy with no regard to human respect and dignity.

For me, in play, this would be HOT!

In RL, I would have walked out. All the pre-employment exams I've had (there's been a few), have been totally professional. The last drug test was simple. I was instructed to empty my pockets into a lockbox. I was given a cup with a built in thermometer. I went into a bathroom with the water shut off and some VERY blue water in the toilet. It was private. The instructions included not to flush or wash before turning over the sample to the nurse. I found the process demeaning but not embarrassing at all.

The one time I had a true, complete exam, not just superficial - vitals and quick listen, was when I was in my 20s and getting hired to a fire department where I would be in the state pension system on day one. It was a very complete exam, including my first rectal exam, by a physician in a hospital exam room. Completely professional and respectful.