All patients are entitled to have a chaperone present for any consultation, examination or procedure where one is considered to be required. In addition to the chaperone, a family member or friend may be present during the appointment.
Patients are advised to ask for a chaperone if required, at the time of requesting 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.