Patient Privacy During Surgery
Learn about your right to privacy and what to expect during medical procedures.
Learn More >Welcome to Medical Patient Modesty
Educating patients and families about bodily privacy and dignity during medical procedures, requesting a same-sex medical team for intimate procedures, preventing sexual abuse by medical professionals, and educating medical professionals about respecting patient modesty.
Some patients may feel pressure to trust the medical system without question. While medical professionals play an essential role in patient care, patients should still have a voice in decisions concerning their own bodies. Many patients value bodily privacy and do not want intimate parts of their bodies exposed to or examined by medical personnel of the opposite sex — EVEN IN A MEDICAL SETTING. Yet their concerns may be dismissed, minimized, or ridiculed.
Medical professionals should be more sensitive to patients' concerns about bodily privacy, make every effort to respect their wishes, and ensure that unnecessary exposure and unnecessary intimate procedures do not occur.
Informed Consent for Intimate Procedures
Understand your rights and ask the right questions before intimate procedures.
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Patient Resources
Find helpful information, tools, and resources to support you and your family.
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Learn More >Unnecessary Intimate Procedures
Learn about how to prevent unnecessary Intimate procedures.
Unnecessary Underwear Removal
Learn how some hospitals require patients to remove their underwear for every surgery, even when there is no medical reason to do so.
Urinary Catheters & Consent
Learn about questions to raise regarding urinary catheters
Patient Modesty Violation Cases
Read bad experiences shared by patients.
Sexual Misconduct By Medical Professionals
Learn how to recognize warning signs, protect yourself from sexual abuse, and take action against sexual misconduct by doctors and other medical professionals.
Modesty from a Biblical Perspective
Learn what the Bible teaches about modesty, bodily privacy, and protecting your dignity in everyday life and medical settings.
Female Patient Modesty
Resources addressing women’s concerns.
Male Patient Modesty
Resources addressing men’s concerns.
Medical Disclaimer: The information on this web site is for educational purposes only. It is not intended in any manner as professional medical advice. You should consult a healthcare provider to determine the appropriateness of the information on articles about medical procedures for your own situation, or if you have questions or issues regarding a medical condition.