I went to a walk in clinic tonight where people were very sick - to the point the doctor was wearing a mask while examining patients. My issue tonight was - the doctor didn't wash her hands upon entering my room for the exam. And when I asked her to do so, she got very defensive and tried to make me feel uncomfortable about asking. As a patient it's my right to request clean hands upon examination.

I feel we need regulations in place that require doctors to wash their hands in the room in front of the patient they are getting ready to examine. Until then - I just want to say don't be afraid to start asking doctors to wash their hands prior to touching you! It's your right to do so!!