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Usually in a case like this, the Doctor will have a Nurse (female) step into the exam room while the Doctor performs his examination on the Patient. This way the Doctor has a witness that can vouch for him if any false accusations are brought up against him.

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It depends on which country you are referring to. Most countries do not prohibit such an examination

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