Wellness

[Carmie]

I have never been hugged by a doctor.  A few have extended their hand for a hand shake, but lately, this stopped because of COVID.

[Sooner]

I had a laugh.  If he hugged me I don't know which of us would be out the door screaming first!  Probably him since he's closer to the door.  

[ThinkingOutLoud]

Haven't read the replies but since it didn't make you feel uncomfortable, the quick hugs were a good thing. People need human contact and I've heard there are health benefits with it which maybe your dr has come to understand.

[Trinity11]

No. And I think it's about boundaries. I have about 8 different physicians and I like that our relationship is strictly business. 

[PickyCindy]

Oh no never hug me ever.  I don't like it and am not the huggy type.  You may touch me on my arm or back but don't give me a hug.  Even if you ask if you can I cringe inside.  My doctors have only given me a handshake in greeting which I can do without but never any hugging thank you very much.  

[RedTop]

NO!  And we are blood relatives!  

[Shelbelle]

My female gyno always hugged at the end of the exam, but she made it clear that since Covid, no more hugs. 

[hckynutjohn]

@Suzeecat 

I have seen a myriad of different doctors over many years. All but 1 of them are males, several are good friends, 1 is my nephew-in-law. 

With my many years of seeing Gastro Doctors I haven't always gotten the choice. Didn't always know which doctor was doing my Colonoscopy, when I was in the hospital. This was when I was having a Colonoscopy every 3rd day.

Right now my regular Gastro Doctor is a female. I might add she is young and very pretty.

Now back to your question. 

No doctor has every hugged me, Primary or Specialist.

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[Jo1313]

I am a hugger...no Dr. hugged me.

I hugged the 2 Dr.'s that saved my life.

[drizzellla]

@Suzeecat I have been going to my Primary Care Physician for 30 years. Except to check my heart. BP and breathing, he is 20 feet away from me the entire visit.

But I would like to ask, since you are 67, are you on Medicare?

My last regular visit to my PCP, the nurse had quite a few questions that she asked me. I suspect from Medicare. Medicare have had a few questionnaires in recent years. The nurse asked was I depressed? Was I having any anxiety? Did I have someone to discuss my troubles. Did I think about suicide. A bunch of questions like that.

Maybe your Doctor's practice decided to make sure that Seniors got a hug once in awhile.