11.
THIS. With my first miscarriage, I miscarried at home and went in for a visit at their request. The time was originally supposed to be for a first ultrasound, and the nurse who handed me a cup said, excitedly, "This will tell us how far along you are!" WHY NOT READ THE CHART!
— Jessica Martin (@attemptedblog) December 11, 2021
12.
I never get the choice to say no to an observing intern. Last 4-5 visits have had a surprise guest. Very uncomfy for me.
— corgi gaines (@preheatmygrill) December 10, 2021
13.
Well, I was denied a hysterectomy three times by different doctors because I “was still in my reproductive years”. I need it.
I now face irreparable harm because they refused this care.
— Li Li (@my_fractalmind) December 7, 2021
14.
100% yes. Nitrous in office, or a mild sedative/anti-anxiety med if the patient has a driver. So fed-up with the "you'll just have mild cramping" BS. Colposcopies and IUD placement can be excruciating, especially with other conditions like undiagnosed adenomyosis.
— Coffee Spontaneously Leaps (@CoffeeLeap) December 5, 2021
15.
This! It took a me six months to work up the courage to go to a provider for a depression screening and help. I can only imagine how many people just cope and don’t get help because that step is too hard.
— Mom, Ruiner of Fun (@aretheyallyours) December 8, 2021
16.
Thisss. I had to pull my daughter’s Dr aside to ask that next time a preteen/teen comes in, they should be asked out of earshot of their parents if they would feel more comfortable talking to the Dr alone. Is a child really expected to answer truthfully with their parent there?
— tater thoughts (@breakurban) December 8, 2021
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A nurse holding a hand is a good idea. I had to have a d&c 5 years ago and as I sat on the table sobbing my heart out, I will never forget the nurse who held my hand and wiped away my tears. I will never forget her or her kindness.
— Suckerforcats (@suckerforcats) December 7, 2021
18.
And do not put a scale in a public/visible place. Also..weights should be subject to consent and only done when relevant like any other procedure.
— Dr. Erin MacLean MD OB/GYN (ret’d) (@macdoin) December 5, 2021
19.
Yep, nurses throw open door regardless of who is in hallway, could be the computer technician.
— Killer 🍅 Tomato (@Shadowcassel) December 10, 2021
20.
EVERYONE. there are very very fat people who need this care. A large or xl is not enough. Ideally go to 4-5 x.
— santifa. ᛥ (@martinblackw0od) December 7, 2021
21.
IUD insertion is one of the most painful things I’ve ever been through, yet I keep getting new ones because tubal ligation isn’t an option at my age. Sure would be nice to not be traumatized every 3-5 years but
— Rosie (@AceTrainerRosie) December 7, 2021