im literally crying as i type this so bear with the writing.
I just visited the GP and her attitude was so DISMISSIVE. She agreed with my diagnosis of vaginismus, then proceeded to give me a talk about sex, saying how hollywood portrayed it as a 'slamming against the wall' kind of sex. I was thinking 'ok??? what???'. in the end she gave me a referral to visit a pelvic floor physio, at the cost of my increasing blood pressure. She did not examine me, nor ask history questions.
I also did come in for another issue. GP asks me how I've been managing it. I havnt finished my sentence, she interrupts me and says 'WRONG'. When I tried to explain myself, it was like she barely even listened.
At the end of the consult I asked her not to discuss my case with other medical students as I'm walking out the door. She calls me back in, tells me to shut the door and asks me 'WHATS THE FIRST RULE U LEARN IN MEDICAL SCHOOL?'
HELLO WOMAN I JUST WANNA BE TREATED LIKE A PATIENT. i answered 'confidentiality' and she proceeds to say that she would NEVER tell anyone else because that is illegal. She then reiterates that it is illegal, that 'I will not be doing it (break confidentiality), AND YOU WILL NOT BE DOING THAT TOO' so i say 'ok that's great, I was just trying to get reassurance.' and left after that.
THE ONLY SILVER LINING IS THAT THIS WOMAN MADE THE CONSULT FREE AFTER GIVING ME EMOTIONAL TRAUMA. gee thanks
I will never become like this GP. How can you be so dismissive of patients? Vaginismus is such a sensitive issue, and so patients should be treated with respect and care, not a dismissive attitude and interrupting the patient. It also takes a lot of courage to go seek help! smh I think she left her bedside manner in medical school.