Medical chaperones could protect patients from abuse. More hospitals are using them

Medical chaperones could protect patients from abuse. More hospitals are using them

Mass General Brigham, the largest hospital network in the state, has started offering chaperones to all patients undergoing sensitive medical exams, in an effort to reduce their anxiety and protect them from potential abuse.

Hospitals increase investment in medical chaperones

A growing number of hospitals are utilizing medical chaperones as part of their efforts to bolster safety, according to a Feb. 24 report from NPR affiliate WBUR.