"Conveyor Belt Care"

I was sent by my GP for a pelvic scan which resulted in being sent for a Hysteroscopy.

At the appointment it was clear my notes hadn't been read because the doctor had no idea of my past history which I had to explain to her.

She told me it may make the procedure difficult and painful.

It was difficult, painful and unsuccessful so I was told I needed a GA.

I was not filled with confidence at that point and didn't want to go for another useless painful procedure, so I wrote to the head of gynaecology asking for an appointment with somebody to discuss my case before going ahead with the GA because I had had a similar problem before.

I heard nothing before the operation, so I rescheduled it hoping to hear something soon.

Of course I heard nothing before the rescheduled appointment and really felt I was on a conveyor belt of tests before even talking to a doctor.

My confidence was at an all time low and I felt nobody was reading my notes and nobody even cared apart from giving me painful tests.

I have therefore cancelled the GA and test.

My previous visit to the hospital had me waiting for seven hours with a painful abcess whilst 2 departments argued over who should be dealing with me.

I was even admitted and then sent home and told to return in the morning to have it drained.

The building I was told to visit didn't exist and it took my husband and I ages walking around the hospital to find something that sounded similar.

During this time the abcess burst.

Not great experiences here I'm afraid.