What's the Right Thing?

[RSTurboPaul]

gt_12345 said:

RSTurboPaul said:

gt_12345 said:

QJumper said:

Maybe you could contact them and say that you specifically wore clothing without metal content as you feel uncomfortable removing all your clothes but, despite pointing this out, you were still asked to remove them; and ask them if that's normal prodedure. You can also say that you're only asking because all the female patients were allowed to keep their leggings on, and so you felt a little singled out.

OP I would not follow this advice.

They do not require any context. There will be a set of guidelines written down. If the guidelines contradicts what they did, they are in the wrong.

The OP only needs to ask for the guidelines/procedure.

A good point. Mentioning the situation early on may 'put them on the defensive'.

It's always better to ask questions requiring yes/no, true/false, provide/do not provide etc.

Then, they either:

-lie
-provide you with ammunition
-refuse to cooperate.

Are you a lawyer? lol

[QJumper]

gt_12345 said:

QJumper said:

Maybe you could contact them and say that you specifically wore clothing without metal content as you feel uncomfortable removing all your clothes but, despite pointing this out, you were still asked to remove them; and ask them if that's normal prodedure. You can also say that you're only asking because all the female patients were allowed to keep their leggings on, and so you felt a little singled out.

OP I would not follow this advice.

They do not require any context. There will be a set of guidelines written down. If the guidelines contradicts what they did, they are in the wrong.

The OP only needs to ask for the guidelines/procedure.

Edited by gt_12345 on Wednesday 22 March 15:17

Fair comment gt, that makes sense, I hadn't considered that.

What if the guidlines say that they ask you to get your kit off though? In that case they would have followed them, but also would have appeared to treat the women differently. How should the OP address it in that case?

[BertBert]

In probably being stupid, but can anyone succinctly describe the problem?

Is it that the OP was treated differently to the women patients?

Is it the above, but for some reason because he is male?

Or is it the fact that the nurse who treated him differently because he is a male did it because she is female?

Edited by BertBert on Wednesday 22 March 18:23

[Riley Blue]

QJumper said:

Fair comment gt, that makes sense, I hadn't considered that.

What if the guidlines say that they ask you to get your kit off though? In that case they would have followed them, but also would have appeared to treat the women differently. How should the OP address it in that case?

When having a MRI scan there could be a number of reasons why women are treated differently e.g. they'd be asked to remove their bra for a chest scan. I doubt a man would be asked.

[Pica-Pica]

RSTurboPaul said:

gt_12345 said:

RSTurboPaul said:

gt_12345 said:

QJumper said:

Maybe you could contact them and say that you specifically wore clothing without metal content as you feel uncomfortable removing all your clothes but, despite pointing this out, you were still asked to remove them; and ask them if that's normal prodedure. You can also say that you're only asking because all the female patients were allowed to keep their leggings on, and so you felt a little singled out.

OP I would not follow this advice.

They do not require any context. There will be a set of guidelines written down. If the guidelines contradicts what they did, they are in the wrong.

The OP only needs to ask for the guidelines/procedure.

A good point. Mentioning the situation early on may 'put them on the defensive'.

It's always better to ask questions requiring yes/no, true/false, provide/do not provide etc.

Then, they either:

-lie
-provide you with ammunition
-refuse to cooperate.

Are you a lawyer? lol

Well, certainly not been watching BoJo at the Select Committee meeting.

[gt_12345]

QJumper said:

gt_12345 said:

QJumper said:

Maybe you could contact them and say that you specifically wore clothing without metal content as you feel uncomfortable removing all your clothes but, despite pointing this out, you were still asked to remove them; and ask them if that's normal prodedure. You can also say that you're only asking because all the female patients were allowed to keep their leggings on, and so you felt a little singled out.

OP I would not follow this advice.

They do not require any context. There will be a set of guidelines written down. If the guidelines contradicts what they did, they are in the wrong.

The OP only needs to ask for the guidelines/procedure.

Edited by gt_12345 on Wednesday 22 March 15:17

Fair comment gt, that makes sense, I hadn't considered that.

What if the guidlines say that they ask you to get your kit off though? In that case they would have followed them, but also would have appeared to treat the women differently. How should the OP address it in that case?

No worries. That would be sexual discrimination, as opposed to inappropriate behaviour.

[Vantagemech..]

E-bmw said:

Or a camera up the other end with 3 present!

Really embarrassing when the camera (and the air they pump into you to allow the camera in) all comes out together!

Actually I'd say the most distressing part of a colonoscopy is the damn laxative drink you have to force down the day before. Pineapple seawater is how I'd describe it. Without a doubt one of the most revolting stomach turning concoctions made by man. Had to do it three times so far and repeat every 2 years..... Also watched as the surgeon chopped a big lump out... another time chatted to them as they did my cararact/ lazer work....