Re: advice for going to a new gyn
From: jwang,MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 21 Aug 2000 21:51:43 -0500 (CDT)
A couple of things you can do is ask your friends about the docs. See
which seems to be more approachable and gentle. Obviously schedule an
appointment to see that one. Also tell the receptionist when you call
for an appointmtent that you need to book extra time because of your
situation, and try to get an early AM or first PM time. That way the
doc won't feel rushed if you need extra time to talk or to get through
an exam. Also by scheduling appts early, there's less chance they'll be
running late and will be able to use the time you've sceduled. Best of
luck...
At Mon, 21 Aug 2000, Christine wrote:
>
>Hello,
>I've written before about finding a gyn who is more sensitive to
>post-rape patients. I have found out that I don't really have much of
>an alternative to going to the doctors at the university I go to.
>Trouble is they're both men and I think this will make it a very
>difficult experience for me. (I have trouble going to the gynecologist
>and put off going to one until I had to after the rape... turns out
>it's very scary for me to do, even when the docs are female). So my
>question is, is there anyway to make this next possible experience as
>un-traumatic as possible? To be honest I wouldn't go, except for the
>fact that i had an abnormal pap smear a few months after the rape and
>that has me very concerned. I'm also a little leary of doctors that are
>often in Student Health centers after my undergrad experience (though
>this is a different school so it could be different).
>Thanks for any advice all,
>Christine
--
J Wang, M.D
Assitant Clinical Prof.
Tufts University School of Medicine
>**Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only
>and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship.
>This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to
>consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options
>and/or interventions.>
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