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All professionals at Principle Health are committed to providing a safe, comfortable environment where patients and staff can be confident that best practice is always being followed and the safety of everyone is of paramount importance. 

 

All patients are entitled to have a chaperone present for any consultation, examination, or procedure where they consider one is required. Clinicians may also request a chaperone at any stage of the consultation. The chaperone may be a family member or friend; however, it is preferable for the chaperone to be a member of staff that has been trained to act as chaperone.

 

Patients are advised to ask for a chaperone, if required, at the time of booking an appointment so that arrangements can be made, and the appointment is not delayed in any way. The Healthcare Professional may also require a chaperone to be present for certain consultations.

 

All staff acting as chaperones have been DBS checked and have received appropriate information and training in relation to this role.

 

For any questions or queries regarding our chaperone policy, please  contact us to discuss or email info@principle.health

 
General Medical Council (GMC) Guidance

GMC Guidance on Chaperones can be found here.

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