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"Colposcopy appointment"

About: Lincoln County Hospital / Gynaecology

(as the patient),

Recently had a cervical screening and got a results letter that said high grade (severe) abnormal cell changes. Was really quite worried about the whole thing, and the thought of having to have a colposcopy appointment as I have never had one before (although I have had abnormal cervical screenings in the past) A lovely nurse came to get me and told me exactly who would be there and also asked if I minded if a male student was there to. I didn't mind, as they have to learn and can't if people say no all the time :) And as my consultant was a male it really didn't matter to me!!  There were 2 nurses, the consultant and the med student in the room. All of them put me at complete ease immediately! Very caring and compassionate, went through everything very thoroughly and afforded me as much privacy and dignity as is possible during one of these appointments! 

As soon as I was in the chair and being examined the consultant said right away they would be doing the lletz procedure as he could definitely see abnormal cells. He was brilliant, was calm and talked to me through the whole thing which I really appreciated! The nurses were both brilliant too! Keeping me chatting and calm!! A really, really fantastic team of people! Feel very lucky to have been in there care today! Thank you all so much!! 

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Response from Ellen Ewer, Cervical Screening Provider Lead & Trust Lead Nurse Colposcopy, Hemswell Clinics, United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust 3 years ago
Ellen Ewer
Cervical Screening Provider Lead & Trust Lead Nurse Colposcopy, Hemswell Clinics,
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Submitted on 23/11/2020 at 16:04
Published on Care Opinion at 16:04


Dear Chanz,

Thank you so much for taking time to comment on your recent colposcopy experience.

I am so pleased you felt at ease with the team, well informed and cared for with compassion.

Our colposcopy teams strive to provide patient centred, respectful care, affording as much privacy and dignity as possible for every individual attending the clinic. I am pleased you found the Consultant and nurses calming and brilliant. They will be delighted with your feedback.

Thank you also for recognising the learning needs of our medical students too, it is very much appreciated.

Kind Regards,

Ellen

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