Tomb of Tana Hakadosh Rabbi Nachum Ish Gamzu
Rabbi Nachum Ish Gamzu was one of the first Tannaim (sages of the Mishnah era) and teacher of Rabbi Akiva
Is a man permitted to be treated by a female dentist, dental hygienist, or have blood tests done by a female nurse? And is a woman permitted to be examined by a male family doctor, or go to a gynecologist for pregnancy follow-up, birth control insertion, or an ultrasound?
A man should not be treated by a female doctor, and similarly, a woman should not be treated by a male doctor. However, under the following conditions, it is permissible:
a. When there is a serious illness and not just a minor discomfort. b. If there is no doctor of the same gender who treats this problem, or one is not currently available and it is an urgent medical need. c. When precautions are taken against Yichud (seclusion prohibitions).
If a female doctor is available, but the male doctor is more specialized in that field and it’s a serious illness, it is permissible. In all these cases, financial expense and travel inconvenience should not be a consideration. See the detailed explanations for the practical conclusions regarding each specific matter.
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