"Bad & Good Hysteroscopy Consultations"

My first hysteroscopy consultation was with a doctor whose manner was very impersonal. The description of the procedure was brief to say the least and omitted many important facts. No mention was made about pain management/relief so when I enquired the response given was that they didn't do sedation. As I had asked my GP to request this in her referral letter I was understandably alarmed. When I pressed further the doctor reluctantly talked about local/general anaesthetic (which this doctor did not personally do) and only mentioned the option of air & gas as I was about to leave. The attitude of this doctor to obtaining my signature on the consent form was handled in a very rushed and dismissive manner. It seemed to me that informed consent was not a priority to this doctor and I was being “processed”. 

The second consultation (pre-op assessment) I had was the exact opposite. This Doctor treated me with great compassion and patience. They spent time explaining the procedure, the risks involved, the possible outcome and answered all my questions. At no time did I feel rushed and as we went through the consent form together they reassured me that I was in safe and caring hands.