Procedures for Physical Examinations
Effective Nov 8, 2013Mass. Register #1247MGL c. 71, § 57 MGL c. 111, §§ 3 and 5Department of Public Health
- (A) Physical examinations shall be done in a manner which is consistent with professional standards of practice, the well-being of the child and applicable confidentiality requirements. Rectal and vaginal examinations shall not be done by the school physician.
- (B) All physical examinations shall be done in the presence of a third person and with a reasonable degree of privacy. The child may be undressed only to the extent necessary to permit an adequate appraisal.
- (C) Sufficient time shall be allotted for an adequate appraisal of each student.
- (D) The physical examination shall include as needed a conference with the parent or student concerning the student's growth and development and the findings of the physical examination.