Doctor’s invention to retain modesty

By Olive Carterton

A new and simple apron that keeps women covered while allowing doctors to carry out full upper-body examinations has been designed by orthopaedic spinal surgeon Mr Mushtaque Ishaque.

Spire Little Ashton’s clinical nurse manager Samantha Jarvis with the Bare-Non Modesty Apron

Produced by Birmingham company Bare-Non Ltd, it is being offered to all female patients undergoing a clinical examination at Spire Little Aston Hospital, near Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands.