Yichud for a Short Time
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Question
I was at a doctor's office, and she needed to conduct a physical examination. Naturally, she locked the door. I explained to her why it was forbidden for me to have the door locked, and despite the embarrassment if a stranger suddenly entered, it is forbidden for me, and I have no other option. After explaining, I unlocked the door, and it remained that way. I was unsure if I acted properly, as yichud for a short time is forbidden in a place where it can remain so, and here I intended to open the door after half a minute to explain why I was opening it. But if yichud is forbidden for a short time in a place where nothing naturally causes the door to open (like an elevator), perhaps I should have unlocked it immediately and explained why I was opening it only after I had already opened it, even though she might have been upset that I was acting against her opinion and might not have listened to the explanation?
Answer
Hello,
You should have opened and then explained.
You could have said something like, 'I must open it, I will explain why in a moment'.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Even HaEzer 22