Hi @owasco,
That's a terrible, and not surprising story. I think we all have to stop being embarrassed and just tell doctors what we want. Wash their hands. As @chappertron said in his comment, ask the doctor if the stethoscope is sterilized. If not, I think manners may literally kill us.

Thank you for your support and your comment.
My story is almost done. Hope I can post it in the morning before the deadline.
See you there :))
AG