Dermatologist skin screening

Member since 14 December 2023

sasukeuMember14 December 2023 18:04:58

Hello!

I had today mole screening performed by dermatologist in Berlin. I went with public insurance. Procedure included checking moles on my full body including intimate areas. She of course asked about the history of skin diseases in my family and my sun exposure. Although after everything has been done I was told to sign at reception some agreement for this body screening. I didn’t have a problem with this when I was there, maybe because I was still in some shock whatsoever after this intimate checkup . I signed this but honestly I don’t even know what it exactly was. I started overthinking it now and I thought maybe anyone of you would know. What kind of agreement I need to sing after this mole checkup. I don’t speak German well, hence I wasn’t really even able to read it with full understanding.

Thanks in advance!

beppi Germany/Singapore Expert

Member since 08 August 2010

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beppiGermany/Singapore Expert14 December 2023 20:48:12

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Unless you find another dermatologist, who knows the procedure and documents, you won't get a useful answer - or how do you think anyone of us knew?

But you can certainly get a copy from the clinic and get it translated.

I personally won't sign something without knowing the content. Why didn't you ask?

TominStuttgart Germany Expert

Member since 19 March 2012

TominStuttgartGermany Expert15 December 2023 09:37:15

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Like asking what one has in their pocket. Nobody can know, Many medical procedures will entail signing a paper giving allowance and saying one is infromed of the risks. Or there can be elective procedures not covered by the insurance that one has to agree to pay for. Or who knows? Have someone who speaks German call the doctor's office and ask if you are curious.