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To not send a photo to the Dr?

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swissrollisntswiss · 19/11/2024 14:52

DS (4) has a rash around his anus. Very red, with a very clear border. He’s had it for a week now, we’ve tried sudacream but it’s not helped. He’s now complaining that it’s itchy and getting sore. I’ve looked for worms but can’t see any so I’m fairly sure it isn’t that.

After calling the surgery all day I finally get through and I’m told that they can’t see him but to email a photo. I’m not comfortable with this, it feels too private. I’ve sent one when he’s had an eye infection previously, I’m fine with the system but not for this. Is it just me? AIBU?

For full context, I’m not in the UK, I’m British though so not sure if I’m being too British!

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Verite1 · 19/11/2024 14:59

Same as everyone else - our surgery says no photos of intimate areas. I would not send one either but would email/call with an explanation.

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It is standard email. As I said, I’m not in the UK. Our patient files are on paper, they definitely don’t have anything more than email.

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purplecorkheart · 19/11/2024 14:59

Did you check him for worms during the night? That is normally when they come out.

Comff · 19/11/2024 14:56

I wouldn’t feel comfortable with this either and wouldn’t send. Like PP our surgery specifically states no private photos.

Onlyvisiting · 19/11/2024 14:56

I'd also be uncomfortable with that. It's not email but it is a permanent picture. And also- if it was a baby maybe, but I'd be really uncomfortable telling a 4yo that it is ok for a grown up to take pictures of his genital area. Feels less than ideal.

dairydebris · 19/11/2024 14:56

howsthehair · 19/11/2024 14:54

Our online GP practice specifically says not to send photos of private areas so I think you're well within your rights to refuse

Exactly this. Our surgery specifically says do not send pictures of intimate areas. I'd push for an in person appointment.

Having said that, would your little one be comfortable showing a doctor his anus? Perhaps he'd prefer a picture be sent!!!

JacquiDaytona · 19/11/2024 14:56

Ours have the same policy - ca you explain the nature of it and they can advise? I bet you anything they will book you a face to face appt.

truegum81 · 19/11/2024 14:55

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Suet99 · 19/11/2024 14:55

Our GP surgery has a policy not to ask for this sort of photo when the patient is under 18. I wouldn’t feel comfortable with this either.

Chelseaflag · 19/11/2024 14:55

Our online GP system states explicitly not to send photos of intimate areas so I personally wouldn’t. Have you explained to the person requesting the photo exactly where the rash is?

also my daughter had this, I couldn’t see any worms but low and behold after I gave her a dose of ovex it cleared up over a week or so. I think they’d been irritating her overnight

2wwhandholdneeded · 19/11/2024 14:54

Don't send it. My surgery asks that no intimate images are sent via any method of communication. Contact the surgery and ask to be seen in person.

howsthehair · 19/11/2024 14:54

Our online GP practice specifically says not to send photos of private areas so I think you're well within your rights to refuse

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Vaxtable · 19/11/2024 14:53

They are doctors, they will have seen everything. Just send it

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