Clothing during physical exams

Hey,

I went to a board certified internist and was shocked when I went through an entire 'physical' exam and never had to strip. I had to untuck and unbutton but never got a real check.

Has anyone else experienced this??

That is very bothersome since my hope has been that internists have maintained the concept of head-to-toe exams.

Yes, it's the 'modern' way.

Many years ago I had to take a physical exam as an enrollment requirement to trade school. I was 22 at the time just out of the USAF a few months ago and did not have insurance. I found a a rather ubiquitous walk in clinic at a local strip mall also known as "Kickback Plaza" that was also (coincedently speaking) occupied by "Shakes The Dentist" and "The Law Firm of Dewey, Cheatem and Howe". The exam was very basic and rudimentary itself. I was wearing cargo shorts and a tank top at the time and did not have to remove any further clothing. The form requirements indicated a dreaded testicular exam which was not even performed. 10 minutes later and 50 dollars lighter the exam was done. Upon further reflection I was a little surprised the doctor did not have me further disrobe. He was about 30. He seemed rather effeminate and possibly gay. I was 22, 5-7 and weighed in at 143...low BMI/Body Fat with a fit body from running and certainly not the most unattractive person on the planet. Then again who am I to judge?

I went to a board certified internist and was shocked when I went through an entire 'physical' exam and never had to strip. I had to untuck and unbutton but never got a real check.

Has anyone else experienced this??

The last work related physical I had, several years ago, was also very very chaste, in that no undressing was required, not even removing my shirt. It was done at a small clinic that apparently specialized in performing job required physicals. It was over and done with before I realized it, it was all very basic and they just wanted you in and out as quickly as possible.

Disappointing in a way from our fun and games point of view, but pretty handy on the other hand if you're in a rush and have lots of things to do that day.