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Conversation surrounding non-consensual pelvic exams continues in Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — During the last 12 months, The KSHB 41 Information I-Staff has helped shine a light-weight on a medical observe that many might not find out about: pelvic exams on anesthetized sufferers with out their consent, oftentimes solely for a medical pupil’s training.
Half 1: Pelvic exams below anesthesia nonetheless occur with out affected person information
Half 2: What native lawmakers are doing about pelvic exams with out consent
This dialog introduced up necessary themes of consent and the ability hierarchy in drugs.
The group continued that dialog just lately at a documentary screening at College of Missouri – Kansas Metropolis.
Pelvic exams on sufferers below anesthesia with out their consent is an expertise few folks really keep in mind and discover out about.
Nevertheless, the I-Staff discovered that medical college students carry out these unauthorized exams in instructing hospitals across the nation, and moral traces blur.
“And I do know that I didn’t consent, and I do know we didn’t speak about it as a result of I awoke in the course of the examination screaming,” Ashley Weitz instructed KSHB 41 in our first story in October.
This observe is authorized in Kansas and Missouri, which means a affected person has no actual recourse in the event that they discover out it occurred to them.
The information that it occurred can really feel like an assault, which is how Weitz described it.
The documentary, At Your Cervix, gathered many related tales going again nearly 20 years and dives into the darkish historical past of obstetrics and gynecology.
UMKC held a screening Wednesday night time and after, the viewers engaged with native advocates and the filmmaker in a panel dialogue.
“It is very clear to most of us that that is assault however when you speak to people in drugs, they do not see it the identical method,” A’magine Goddard, who directed and produced At Your Cervix, mentioned.
The dialog centered across the significance of medical doctors and medical college students getting the affected person’s consent earlier than having anybody do a pelvic examination on them whereas they’re below.
“Most sufferers will say sure if they’ve a superb relationship and belief with you, and I believe that is what medical training must deal with, creating that relationship and collaboration and never that energy hierarchy that now we have to consistently topple,” Dr. Devika Maulik, a neighborhood OBGYN, mentioned.
Maulik mentioned, happily, she was by no means put right into a place the place she did not have a affected person’s consent in medical faculty.
That was in 2005 when she was in California and the state had simply handed laws towards unauthorized pelvic exams.
Nevertheless, it may well nonetheless occur.
“My final examination I had a health care provider who did one thing to me with out my consent. And it floored me,” Justice Gatson, doula and social justice advocate, mentioned. “I used to be so indignant and I am pondering to myself, I’ve language to come back again at her, I’ve this stuff to say. What about the one who does not?”
The dialog additionally targeted on state laws in Kansas in Missouri that might ban unauthorized pelvic exams. As we reported only recently, the Missouri payments have bipartisan help and a invoice in Kansas died in committee.
The advocates say laws is necessary to remind folks they’ve a say in their very own care and to verify respect is on the forefront of each physician’s go to.
“Fact telling, integrity, honesty – you must do all these issues and you must perceive humility is a really, essential half medical training, particularly when a mistake is made at the price of a affected person’s autonomy,” Maulik mentioned.
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Steelers Get No Favors Before Chiefs Matchup
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers host the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 17, in a game they hoped carried a different meaning. Heading into their three-games in 11 days stretch, the black and gold had an opportunity to compete for the top seed in the AFC and claim the AFC North crown.
Now, things aren’t different. They’re fighting to remain the division crown, and will need to beat the Chiefs to keep themselves at the top of the race instead of banking on help from the Baltimore Ravens.
The Buffalo Bills didn’t make that challenge any easier. After going down early in Week 16 against the New England Patriots, it looked as if the Bills were going to give Kansas City and early Christmas present. A loss and the Chiefs claimed home-field advantage in the AFC, which would’ve taken a lot of pressure off them to play injured players like Patrick Mahomes and Chris Jones.
Instead, Buffalo climbed their way back and won, keeping the AFC race alive. And heading into Week 17 against the Steelers, it gave Kansas City every ounce of motivation to keep their winning ways alive and beat the Steelers.
The Steelers are 2.5-point underdogs against the Chiefs heading into Week 17. They’ll be looking to get names like George Pickens and DeShon Elliott back on the field, while monitoring a list of Chiefs injuries that includes Jones and offensive tackle D.J. Humphries.
Nothing will come easy this Christmas for Pittsburgh, and thanks to the Bills, their hopes of Carson Wentz and some backups starting at Acrisure Stadium won’t happen. It’ll be good on good for those tuning in for the holiday showdown.
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2025 NFL Draft scouting report: Devin Neal, RB, Kansas
Cutback Ability
The first thing you see when you watch Devin Neal is his ability to make decisive decisions as a runner. It allows him to see and find running lanes as they develop or while they are. It is also showcased when he breaks into the second level and is tasked with making a defender miss.
Speed
Neal can finish runs when in space, break off long runs, and find the endzone when given the chance. He shows whenever he is given the chance to be a receiver and already has momentum built up. With any touch of the ball he has, he can go to the endzone with his speed.
Receiving Ability
Neal has some drops on his film, he isn’t perfect, but he gets open when tasked with running a route. He does a good job of moving without the ball in his hands, and it allows him to be in a position to be a reliable receiver. Once he gets the focus drops out of the way, he can really find some nice receiving work in the NFL if given the chance.
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Kansas State Fans Unload On Jerome Tang After Wichita State Loss
Kansas State’s meltdown loss to the Stockers can be attributed to many on the team.
But it was coach Jerome Tang who was the center of the criticism Saturday night. This is the second time in the last three games where the Wildcats were outdone dramatically in the second half.
Kansas State stars Coleman Hawkins and David N’Guessan combined for just 15 points on 35 percent shooting. Meanwhile, David Castillo went 0 of 7 from 3-point range, contributing to a 28 percent shooting performance from the arc.
On the other end, Wichita State’s Xavier Bell and Corey Washington combined for 42 points. The Shockers collectively got to the paint and free-throw line very often Saturday.
“I saw this live,” one user said. “Competitive for 30 minutes, the Cats freaked out being down by 4 and couldn’t stop chucking threes and play horrible defense. Tang tries but this squad has no heart and grit. Soft. Fragile.”
Kansas State starts facing conference opponents next week, with their first Big 12 matchup against Cincinnati (9-1) Monday night. But honestly, most fans are ready to throw in the towel on the season already.
“I love this college with my whole heart,” another fan said. “Will always support the University but this is one of the worst starts to a season I have ever seen. This is not the standard we have built and something needs to change. The program should be embarrassed because the fans sure are.”
Jayden Armant is a graduate of the Howard University School of Communications and a contributor to Kansas State Wildcats on SI. He can be reached at jaydenshome14@gmail.com or follow him on Twitter @jaydenarmant.
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