Chaperone Policy
The General Medical Council recommends the presence of a chaperone during intimate
medical examinations. These are generally internal examinations, and are not performed
here.
For a Cardiologist and General Physician, the normal medical examination requires
the removal of clothing, but not usually underpants or briefs (knickers). This is
also true for Electrocardiography (ECG), and investigation by Echocardiography (Echo).
If you would like a friend, partner, spouse, or relative to be present during the
consultation and examination, this is perfectly acceptable. If you would like someone
else to be present during a physical examination or investigation, please mention
it in advance to my secretary.