I almost never had this problem for bc treatment but a recent interview prior to a routine colonoscopy was different. Appointment moved nearly an hour early by the doctorās request, no problem. Got in even earlier to fill out the lengthy forms I knew theyād ask for. Kept waiting for over half an hour past appointment time while the person who it turned out I was seeing mooched around, had a cup of tea and did not read my file. Finally in the consulting room, no introduction of any kind other than that he was gong to conduct a medical examination. I should have asked then and there what his qualifications were. I asked if he wanted reports, other than what was already on the referral, from my medical team. Got told this was how they do things and if I wasnāt happy with that, I was at liberty to go elsewhere. He then proceeded to ask all the questions I had already written on the form but abruptly and unhelpfully - āWhat did I mean, I have an arrhythmia?ā. Did he want a medical description? Finally I thought I should raise the real reason I was there (I am on blood thinners) as he clearly wasnāt getting to it any time soon. Off tablets for three days, aspirin instead. I (mildly) noted that was different from last time. Once again, if donāt like it you can leave. So I did. Advised my GP ( who was not impressed), referred to 2nd centre, professional, thorough, pleasant and reassuring. Walking saves a lot of nervous tension!
