Medical Student Perspectives on the Ethics of Pelvic Exams Under Anesthesia: A Multi-Institutional Study✰.

Abstract

Pelvic examinations under anesthesia (EUAs) are routine components of gynecologic surgery and often used to educate students about female pelvic anatomy. This multi-institutional survey study aims to describe students' experiences with conducting educational pelvic EUAs and their attitudes around the ethics of informed consent for these exams.