When you want to see a female doctor

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Title: When you want to see a female doctor (PDF file) (Links to English resource)

Summary: In Australia fewer than one in five obstetricians and gynaecologists are women. The proportion at the Royal Women’s Hospital is closer to one in three. Over half of our junior medical staff are women. The hospital understands that some women feel more comfortable with a female doctor or health carer when talking about having a baby, sexual health matters or when they need to have a vaginal examination. Sometimes you will see a female doctor, but other times it will not be possible. This information sheet explains why patients will not always be able to see a female carer.

Organisation: Royal Women's Hospital - Well Women's Services

Publishing date: March 2003

Last reviewed: July 2009

Target audience: Women

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