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Is it normal for a urologist to perform a (dre) without asking if patient agrees and explaning why to determine the cause of a hernia/testicular pain?
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Physical examination: includes rectal examination , and pelvic examination in female doctor informs , in your case is needed. Pelvic examination how ever more restrictions added like age , need availability of chaperon etc
Answered 6/29/2015
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