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"Doctor was rough making the experience very painful"

About: Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital / Gynaecology

(as the patient),

I had a preliminary appointment where the male doctor examining me was very rough making the experience very painful.

He was accompanied by a young male student but did not request my permission for the student to accompany him to such an intimate examination. He seemed to dismiss my discomfort. I then had to attend for a hysteroscopy.

The treatment. by a lady doctor could not have been more different. The pain was minimal and she expressed her apologies if an aspect was causing me discomfort. I can not praise her and her team enough.

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Response from Janice Bradfield, Senior Communications and Membership Manager, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust 10 years ago
Janice Bradfield
Senior Communications and Membership Manager,
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Submitted on 26/07/2013 at 11:56
Published on Care Opinion at 16:28


We are very sorry to hear that your examination was uncomfortable and you felt your privacy was not respected. Your comment has been passed to gynaecology team and you are welcome to give us more details through our Patient Advice and Liaison Team at pals@nnuh.nhs.uk

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Response from Janice Bradfield, Senior Communications and Membership Manager, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust 10 years ago
We have made a change
Janice Bradfield
Senior Communications and Membership Manager,
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Submitted on 13/08/2013 at 17:15
Published on Care Opinion on 14/08/2013 at 11:04


We have raised this issue with the staff concerned to ensure patients are treated respectfully.

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