There have been numerous documented cases of doctors falsely accused of behaving inappropriately during intimate exams. It could be argued that an attendant should be recommended for physical examinations of all parts of the patient's body. Physicians have been widely advised to have a chaperone present during any intimate physical examination to protect the physician from false allegations. But the frequency of use of chaperones in health clinics has generally remained low in the United States. For years there has been a heated debate about the presence or absence of chaperones during intimate examinations and each time the debate is revived, it ends in an impasse and it is a subject that tends to remain on the table. gap (1.2). However, chaperones must be present during an intimate examination to protect healthcare professionals from false allegations. The Medical Council is developing additional new guidance on “maintaining boundaries” during an intimate examination. The Medical Council states that “maintaining boundaries” causes doctors to be sensitive to what patients may perceive as “intimate” (6). The Medical Board explains that intimate examinations can refer to an examination of a patient's female breasts, genitals or rectum. According to the Medical Commission, certain situations can cause embarrassment or stress to patients. In some religions, examination by a person of the opposite sex is prohibited and the removal of clothing distresses patients. The example includes where a patient may need to undress for a skin exam; patients who may be uncomfortable being alone with a member of the opposite sex, or physical examination of a patient...... middle of paper ...... sed (International Business Times ). However, both arguments about whether or not a chaperone is present during intimate examinations make compelling and relevant arguments. But we must protect our healthcare professionals from false accusations or any form of misconduct and in order to protect our doctors; chaperones must be present during intimate examinations. Given that the frequency of use of attendants in health clinics has generally remained low in the United States, we must generate a clear national standard of guidelines or restrictions in the United States to protect our health care professionals. I also strongly recommend that our doctors keep in mind that they are at increased risk of their actions being misconducted or misinterpreted if they perform intimate examinations without any chaperone, because we are a litigation-conscious society..