title: [Medical practice and the feminine sense of modesty in the 19th century].
abstract: The feminine sense of modesty appeared as one of the main difficulties that the physicians of the 19th century met to examine the sex of a female patient. In order to convince of a perfect examination, numerous physicians strove to respect the sense of modesty during the consultation and would avoid to expose the whole body. Nevertheless some emphasised that taking precautions could not lead to neglect the consultation.
authors.forename: Sylvie
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Arnaud-Lesot
mesh_terms: D005602:France; D006176:Gynecology / Q000266:history*; D049672:History, 19th Century; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000266:history*; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D014932:Women's Health Services / Q000266:history*; D014933:Women's Rights / Q000266:history*