No offense taken. I think you are right. Many women, especially older women, are in awe of their doctors or extremely shy about examinations. This was my mother’s problem. She actually fought to keep her underwear on in the ER after her heart attack. She was mortified by the examinations and was so upset by the colonoscopy that she had another heart attack.
Some women are afraid. You are wise to go with your wife. All sick patients need an assertive family member to go along with them and be an advocate for the patient. Sick people can’t advocate for themselves; it’s too tiring.
Insist on a doctor who likes to do tests.
Excellent advice.. This topic gets me riled up, and the stories break my heart. There needs to be an overhaul in the communication process... But govt, leave our health care alone!