Modesty issues are a real concern for many patients. Photo: Shutterstock
Patient modesty might seem like an oxymoron when those seeking medical care are routinely told to remove their clothes, put on a flimsy gown, lie back and let the professionals do their work.
But to many people, everything about those instructions induces anxiety and even anger. They fear the vulnerability that comes with it. They can’t relax when they’re ceding control over what’s happening to them, and it’s irrelevant that physicians and nurses have seen thousands of bare bottoms or private parts.
