I have just attended my booking appointment at the health centre. During the appointment I was given a urine sample bottle and asked if I could provide a sample. I asked if they had a bowl or something available for me to collect urine prior to transferring to the sample bottle. I was advised they don't have them and they never do. I was advised to take some gloves so I don't pee on my hands.
I was unable to collect enough of a sample as I needed to aim in to a tiny sample bottle. I have now been asked to do another sample, hand it I'm to my GP practice to be transferred to the lab for screening. I feel if this is a cost cutting exercise at the expense of women's dignity, it's completely unreasonable. I don't feel this is the fault of the midwives but more likely a decision made from their managers which needs to be quickly reviewed to improve patient experience.
"Cost-cutting exercise at the expense of women's dignity"
About: Camglen Community Maternity Camglen Community Maternity Lanarkshire G73 2PQ
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