I attended a gynaecology appointment that left me feeling deeply uncomfortable and traumatised. The experience felt invasive and almost like an assault. There was no bedside manner, no explanation of what the appointment would involve, and no effort to prepare me for the examination.
This appointment had originally been cancelled, and I was offered a short-notice slot after being contacted by the clinic. I understood this was meant to be a follow-up regarding an ovarian cyst. However, I was not informed of what the consultation would actually include.
During the appointment, I felt blindsided and vulnerable. The lack of communication and sensitivity left me shaken, and I am struggling with how the experience has affected me emotionally.
I believe patients should always be treated with respect and given clear information about what will happen during an examination. I would appreciate acknowledgement of how distressing this was, and I hope steps can be taken to ensure other patients are not left feeling the way I did.
"Left me feeling deeply uncomfortable"
About: Causeway Hospital / Gynaecology Causeway Hospital Gynaecology BT52 1HS
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