There may be a whole month dedicated to pelvic pain, but generally speaking, the pelvic floor — as in, the muscles and connective tissue that stabilize the core and come into play during sex, peeing and pooping — aren’t something people spend a lot of time talking about. “Nobody’s like, ‘Look at my new pelvic […]
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Hospitals must obtain written consent for pelvic and similar exams, the federal government says
Hospitals must obtain written informed consent from patients before subjecting them to pelvic exams and exams of other sensitive areas — especially if an exam will be done while the patient is unconscious, the federal government said Monday. New guidance from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services now requires consent for breast, pelvic, […]