Gyne Table

[lynnifer]

Yesterday when I had my first uro-gynecological visit, I sat on one of the most accessible examining tables I've ever seen. I asked the doctor and she said it was $12,000.

Where do I attack first for something local?

A hospital foundation? The equipment manufacturer? The Minister of Health (provincial government)?

I keep hearing from doctors that those accessible tables are 'cost prohibitive.' The problem with that expression is that women just don't bother to go because it's too much of a hassle. Therefore, access to basic medicine is being indirectly denied.

I want to be angry with them ... but I'm not sure that anger should be deservedly directed at them. I want to bring attention to this matter finally but I just don't know where to start. I write a good letter-to-the-editor and they usually get published .. but that really leads no where other than expressing my opinion.

Thoughts? Group effort?

[Random]

it is a wonderful cause Lynnifer and I wish I had ideas to add. I always have to schedule my appointments when there are certain people there at least a lift me, even if it's terribly uncomfortable once I get there.

And it is obvious that the stereotactic breast biopsy table was designed by a sadistic man with mother issues.

[lynnifer]

And it is obvious that the stereotactic breast biopsy table was designed by a sadistic man with mother issues.

LMAO!!! I've not had a mammogram yet and I'm 38. Sometime this year when other issues settle but I've heard horror stories!

[chick]

LMAO!!! I've not had a mammogram yet and I'm 38. Sometime this year when other issues settle but I've heard horror stories!I had one last year. It was a pain (literally) to hold certain positions but overall, it wasn't so bad. Thing is, given that I had very little to work with, it was basically just a nipplegram! *ouch*!

[peapod]

Good Luck, Lynnifer...I'd sign that petition, like it'd do any good <sigh>. I've suggested it to my gyn...he's understanding but not proactive. It's the $$$ thing. Not saying that every doc should have to buy one, but you'd think someone per town would. But then I also think that bathroom doors in hospitals should open wide enough for a wheelchair to get through and not be blocked by equipment/furniture in the room.

Anyway, I did see one adjustable exam table (of the medical variety) on Craigslist recently for $1,000. It looked pristeen. Wonder if docs would consider buying used????

[mkoby]

Have had no success finding an office with an accessible table for my wife.:(
It has been a terrible problem for us; you certainly have my signature for a petition.

With the cost of practice high, and payments decreasing, no practice I know of is able (willing) to buy add equipment that will not pay for itself.:mad:


PS

Baseline mammogram suggested at or before age 40 unless strong family history for breast cancer.