As I made my way from reception desk to the clinic, I found all staff (that I met) were friendly, informative and helpful. The Student Nurse in particular was very kind, empathetic and efficient and will make an excellent Nurse!
When I attended my appointment I thought it would be very simple but alas it wasn’t to be!
I was informed that there are long waiting times for urgent referrals.
I had asked my GP to refer me in March because of these long waiting times.
I felt the Doctor did listen to me but it was what he wasn’t saying that really annoyed me. I felt that I had to have a procedure carried out at the clinic appointment that I wasn’t prepared for.
I was grateful that he managed to carry out procedure successfully but I was left in so much pain and had quite a bit of blood loss afterwards. I was in agony and am still in discomfort now.
The questions I want to ask are:
What is happening to /with Gynaecology services in Tayside?
Why are there long waiting lists for urgent referrals?
Why women have no choice (at a clinic) and are made to have a procedures that aren't expected?
Why women are being made to change medications or having to make adjustments to their health - e.g. being referred to a menopause clinic when all I required was the operation!
I assume all of the above is because NHS Tayside do not have enough Gynaecologists?
There are so many why questions.
My opinion is - all women in Tayside have to endure a Gynaecology service that is poor for waiting times and women are treated like second class citizens or not thought about at all!
I see that Cancer care has returned to NHS Tayside. I think a review of Gynaecology services from the experience / perspective of the patients journey could be next on the list?
"Unprepared for a procedure"
About: Perth Royal Infirmary / Gynaecology Perth Royal Infirmary Gynaecology PH1 1NX
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