Requesting a female doctor

[anjiat]

Hi!

I requested to see a female doctor, and was told I don't have a right to request the sex of my doctor?

I have a history of sexual abuse and don't feel comfortable with having an appointment with a male doctor.

I thought I had a right to request a doctor of my preferred sex?

Is this right?

Thanks in advance!

OK, agreed that a female doctor isn't always available. But should she have been lectured for making the request?