The doctor seemed nice, but I found it strange that I wasn’t examined physically.
I find it hard to understand how a doctor could properly examine me without me undressing. The doctor should be used to seeing bodies, and I cannot understand why the doctor or staff were reluctant to ask me to undress.
I found this all very confusing. Perhaps there was some miscommunication? I don’t know if this is unusual, temporary or a new normal that I haven’t heard about. Next time, should I be more clear about wanting to be examined thoroughly, or should I change doctors? -- COVERED UP IN VIRGINIA DEAR COVERED UP: Contact the doctor, explain that in the past you have always had a complete physical which involved you disrobing and ask why it didn’t happen during your last visit. If the answer you receive is unsatisfactory, change doctors.
Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby atTo order “How to Write Letters for All Occasions,” send your name and mailing address, plus check or money order for $8 to: Dear Abby -- Letter Booklet, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Dear Abby: Man whose wife has dementia is advised against bringing new ‘lady friend’ to weddingA wedding is supposed to be about the bride and groom on their special day with no distractions.
Read more »
Dear Abby: Dad’s a terrible cook but insists on making us mealsMost of the food he makes goes in the trash.
Read more »
Dear Abby: How do I tell my siblings we should end the holiday gift exchange?Dear Abby: My siblings and I all are over 60. How do I tell them it's time to stop exchanging Christmas gifts?
Read more »
Dear Abby: If we don’t eat his horrible cooking, his sulking ruins everyone’s dayHe says he’s not forcing us to eat it, but basically he is.
Read more »
Dear Abby: My church group leader badmouthed my husband and disrupted my home lifeOur meetings take up hours every week, and it’s upsetting my home life.
Read more »
Dear Abby: I’m tired of our annual holiday traditionDear Abby gives advice to an individual wondering if they should ask for an annual family tradition to be stopped.
Read more »