I was referred for a CT scan and was given an appointment at Forth Valley Hospital. This is outwith my area so very unfamiliar with the hospital. On arrival I was directed to the waiting area. For my appointment I was told i would be seen and given my scan in the mobile scanner. I was escorted out by a lady through the corridor out into a car park area and up into the scanner. The lady left me and I was seen by two men. One of the men went through the checklist and told me as my bra had a wire in it I had to remove it. Thankfully I was able to do so and leave my top on. I asked about my trousers as they had a button and zip which were metal and I was told I could pull them down when on the table. He did put a piece of paper over me and I was able to do that. Once scan was complete he came in to take the dye from my cannula and the paper fell off when he reached over leaving me in my underwear with my trousers at my waist. I know this doesn’t sound too bad but I completely felt vulnerable and awkward and really uncomfortable. In hindsight I wish I was able to speak up and ask for a chaperone as the mobile unit wasn’t within the hospital building with no one surrounding us.
"Awkward and really uncomfortable"
About: Forth Valley Royal Hospital / Xrays & Scans Forth Valley Royal Hospital Xrays & Scans FK5 4WR
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