Can an employer include a genital examination on a pre-employment physical exam?
451165
I would think if it's for insurance purposes, it would be allowed.
1012175
I work in a clinic similar to PP. All you will need to do iis be interviewed in private. The person will ask simply: age, income, have you had sterilization surgery (you would then not qualify for free services)\nPlease trust me: you are not the only one in your shoes. The government set this up so that people in your situation could protect themselves against STD's and pregnancy. Go ahead make the appointment, ask then if you need proof of income (which I belive they won't).\nI used PP when I was 17 and could not go to my family MD (for fear of my mom being informed/billed). \nFurthermore, theproviders are used to people of all ages from 11 upward. and we have seen everything..\n\nPlease remember protecting yourself is way more important than being "embarrassed".
383712
A complete physical consits of:\nWeight, height, exams\nurine tests (drug tests also)\nblood tests\nblood pressure\njoint exam\nIt is just to make sure you are in healthy physical condition.\nWomen also have to have complete physicals for jobs and most women get a complete physical every year right along with many man.\nYou will also have to make sure your shots are all up to date. They will check this at the doctor appt. Good luck to you with your new job.
275617
No.  Violates OSHA regulations, not to mention common decency.  Look up OSHA in the phone book under government institutions and report them.  Call your local newspaper too!  Oh, and if you have any health problems related to bowel or bladder function, you might want to see an attorney about violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act!
1148468
Maybe it varies from state to state, or it depends on the policy at the institution where the test is being done. I'm not sure..but I'm an RN who works in Illinois. There does not have to be a physician present in our institution. There used to be a policy that a nurse had to be present, but they recently changed that too. The CT tech just gives the contrast.
1096538
not unless you have a specific problem that the dr. thinks will be easier to detect from going in from back there......im a mom of 3, have had a few female problems, so ive had alot of exams before, if you dont want a rectal exam, tell them NO, unless like I said, you have a specific problem, and they need to. but if this is just a routine first time check, i would say they dont need to.
361543
Sounds like something you need to discuss with your doctor.  Your employer may require something from the doc stating your health does not prevent you from performing the job duties required  of you.
94687
You can be asked questions which will help the employer decide on your qualifications for the position.  \n\nYou cannot be asked questions about matters which might form the basis for a claim of illegal job discrimination.  For example, you should not answer questions concerning your age, your religion, your sexual preference, your marital status or your national origin.  Your prospective employer may not discriminate against you based on a handicap or disability unless it pertains to a bona fide occupational qualification.  Otherwise, you are entitled to reasonable accommodations on the job.  For example, if you are unable to lift because of disability and lifting is part of the job (like a dock worker), that disbability may preclude you from getting the job.  On the other hand, extreme nearsightedness may not be a reason to discriminate for an office worker who can use a magnified computer screen.\n\nThis is by no means exhaustive but should give you a reasonable idea.
766560
It depends on what you are seeing the doc for.  If you are going in for a pap/pelvic exam they will do the standard blood pressure, pulse, respirations and maybe temp when the nurse takes you to the examining room.  She may ask if you can give a urine sample.  She will ask you about your periods such as are they regular, when was your last period, do have any discharge and other such questions.  She will then have you get undressed while she leave the room either from the waist down or totally undressed and give you either a gown to put on or a sheet to cover your lower body.  Once the doctor comes in they will ask a few questions and then have you lay down and put your feet up in the stirrups.  If doing a pap/pelvis they will insert a plastic speculum into your vagina to hold it open so they can visually see if things look ok ie: looks healthy no discharge or other problems.  They will then take a small wooden spatula type device and gently scrap a few of your cervical cells to place on a slide.  This does not hurt at all and if it does don't hesitate to let your doctor know that this was uncomfortable as it should not hurt.  They will then remove the speculum and insert a gloved finger while they press on your abdomen to be sure they don't feel any tumors or masses on your ovaries etc.  They may do a routine breast exam to check for any lumps or masses and that should be the end of the exam.  The doc will have you sit up and ask if you have any questions and you will be done.  If you are there for other reasons such as excessive discharge or STD testing then they will also do those things.  A pap/pelvic is NOT painful and if it is painful for you then tell your doctor so they can be aware of this.  Usually your regular doc takes care of your annual pelvic/pap but I am assuming this is what you are seeing  a GYN doc for.
307562
A doctors check of the genitals and x-ray or ultrasound to determine the existence of testicles and/or ovaries should be an indicator.
70089
I think it would be a good idea if everyone got the test before engaging in a physical relationship - whether for marriage or not. My husband and I have one done every six months and when we interact with another couple or with a new girlfriend, we present our documentation and ask for theirs. IF they do not have a test done we either do not get involved with them or we go with them to get the test done. This tends to make them so much more comfortable with getting tested.
1120021
you can try, but you will have to pass a physical exam before getting in.
353827
You need to be sponsored by an employer and take an exam.
97571
Depends on the company, but generally yes, you have to take the exam.  I am guessing you had term life, it can depend on how much has changed since it expired or how long ago it expired.
847226
Sounds awful, mate. You do have a chance with this but, as ever, the devil's in the detail.\n\nWitnesses to poor working practices would help but aren't essential. Your employer was required by law to publish and comply with a Health and Safety Policy Statement, setting out company policy to ensure safe systems of work. If they were as slipshod with the paperwork as they obviously were on the job then that improves your chances dramatically. Essentially they would then have difficulty in demonstrating - as they will probably try to pretend - that they were a conscientious employer who took all reasonable steps to discharge their duty of care towards you. A court would instead infer a cavalier or inadequate regard to health and safety. \n\nAlso what, if any, health and safety element was included in your induction training for the job ? If little or none that could again easily lead to the inference that they have failed in duty of care.\n\nEven if the employer can tick both of these boxes, you aren't lost. Your medical evidence should not only support the injuries you've suffered but establish a timeline for the development of your condition. Taken together with the statement you've prepared the inference will clearly be that your condition is attributable to the workplace. Causation is obviously very important here and they may try to suggest that your condition is due to other factors. Alternative causation is an old favourite and can range from the obvious - any birth defects, ever in a road accident - to the bizarre. Once had a case like this where wheelchair using client was asked ' I understand you're a keen parachutist ' - the brief was reading the wrong file ! Your evidence together with the medical timeline consistent with workplace causation should be enough to defeat anything like this.\n\nSo, yes, this can be done without direct witnesses from the job. As the others have said these things tend to be a real grind and are rarely resolved quickly. Still, don't be completely disheartened, they might realise they're on a loser and offer a settlement, rather than take the hit on legal costs. Unfortunately it is more common for employers to play these things long in the hope that you do become disheartened and withdraw. \n\nFor what it's worth you do seem to have a reasonable case and it would be a shame to give up on it, especially since you've already shown a lot of perseverance to get this far. Bad employers like this should be brought to book and you deserve some acknowledgement of what you've been put through with this. All the very best with the case.
1132042
It is legal and done all of the time.  Many of the casinos are using hair samples because it is less invasive.  Other employers demand a yearly physical wherein they do urine tests.  Some types of positions require random, mandatory tests.
511942
Absolutely not. Your medical records are private. You can press charges against your employer in a court of law.