Gynecologist Goes Viral For Asking Women To Redesign His Office—And He Got Plenty Of Tips (16 Tweets)

Please consider:
– not asking the patient if an intern can be in the room in the presence of the intern- it's hard to say no in front of them
– not changing practitioner between the time of appt. and the actual appt. expecting the patient to be comfortable with someone else
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— Kimberly Cooper Griffin – Sweet Spot is out now! (@KCooperGriffin) December 6, 2021

No one should ever have to discuss any aspect of their care with anyone (I’m thinking nurse, receptionist) within earshot of other patients. Also, patients should not be able to listen to phone calls or dictation. You wouldn’t believe the things I’ve heard while sitting.

— Dr.Erin (@macdoin) December 5, 2021

make screening for depression, domestic abuse, human trafficking, anxiety and PPD a normal part of your exam practice. my normal doc screens at every physical for depression, its just normal. Check in on emotional effects of birth control

— Andrea (@peopleareatrip1) December 6, 2021

Acknowledgement that sexual trauma histories can make exams psychologically overwhelming for many. I’d feel safer if it wasn’t dismissed as “everyone needs these exams, it’s no big deal.” It is a big deal! Empathy would help in improving our sense of safety & reducing avoidance.

— karabear (@karabear_1) December 5, 2021

Don’t discuss care or diagnoses when people are naked, I remember how much more respected and comfortable I felt when a new gynaecologist introduced himself to me while I was clothed, did the exam, then had me get dressed and meet him in his office to discuss care! Much better!

— @[email protected] (@davieledgerwood) December 5, 2021

Find women who are wheelchair/cane/walker/prosthetic users, and ask them what they need most. Wider hallways, exam tables that actually DO lower, more than one bathroom that is fully handicap friendly BY HANDICAP USERS CHECKLIST- not some random contractor. Furniture where a 1

— @[email protected] (@HTTOrganizers) December 5, 2021