2nd November 2021

You are a junior doctor working in A&E. A 20 year old man presents with an acutely swollen and painful testicle

You are a junior doctor working in A&E. A 20 year old man presents with an acutely swollen and painful testicle. He is struggling to sit still on the bed. You explain you need to examine his testicles, and offer a chaperone, which he declines. You explain that it is important to have a chaperone for intimate examinations for both his and your protection, but he insists he wants as few people as possible present. You do not feel comfortable doing the examination without a chaperone, and try to find another doctor – but everyone is busy.

Which of the following is the most appropriate course of action?  

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.