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Gyno used gloves but no handwashing so earlier this week i went to the gyno -couldn't see my doctor so i saw an np. i never mind that because they actually spend time answering your questions. she came in, shook my hand, did not wash her hands, grabbed

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Hello. : Hello. The centers for disease control and prevention (cdc) recommends that health care workers wash or sanitize their hands before and after touching a patient, or before and after gloving. I would let your doctor or the clinic manager know what occurred.

Answered 10/3/2016

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A member asked:

Gyno used gloves but no handwashing so earlier this week i went to the gyno -couldn't see my doctor so i saw an np. i never mind that because they actually spend time answering your questions. she came in, shook my hand, did not wash her hands, grabbed

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