Philadelphia Inquirer Article on Pelvic Exams on Anesthetized Patients by Medical Students Highlights Temple’s Consenting Process

The Philadelphia Inquirer included a statement from Temple in its article about medical students conducting pelvic exams on anesthetized patients. Temple provides patients with a consent form that explains medical students may participate in their care during surgeries, including a pelvic exam for educational purposes. Students must confirm with their attending that an anesthetized patient has consented.