![]() ![]() Gather all available facts to make informed decisions with the medics. Once comfortable, continue through the procedure and just keep breathing.ĭon’t dismiss true concerns so you can decide what might be best for you. If at any point you get nervous, keep breathing and open your eyes. Mentally walk yourself through the procedure before it happens while doing slow breathing exercises - breath in for five counts and out for five (or longer) while walking yourself through what to expect with your eyes closed. Knowing what certain tests feel like can make it go smoother and easier to manage. Knowing options are always open to you if you need it can help put you at ease. Talk to them beforehand so they know you're anxious, and see what they can do to help you get through it. Most of the time, certain tests don't take much longer than 30 seconds and afterwards they'll leave you alone so you can recover if you need it. If the doctor's good, they'll keep you talking and talk to you for further distraction, and walk you through each step they take. It’s definitely worth asking something like ‘I do find this procedure extremely painful, could you try with a X?’ The procedure is easier for them to perform if you’re not squirming around in pain so there’s no reason for them not to at least try. Acknowledge you understand people don’t necessarily enjoy it for fun. Say if it’s your first time doing a certain procedure and mention your concerns. Take headphones and listen to music, explain you're nervous and would not like to hear much about what's going on but just to be told when they've started and when they've finished. You can also bring a jacket or different pants to change into. ![]() Wear a long skirt or a dress so you can just pull it up rather than take your clothes off. Can an X-ray be done instead of a biopsy? If not, ask for them to take your concerns into account and go from there, such as a less invasive tool designed for the same purpose. Is there something on hand to relieve even a little pain? Can it be self administered at home? Can you sit in a different chair? If you cannot possibly resolve something as much as you’d like, ask for them to at least tell you what’s going on and ask how they might cope with similar sensations. If they need to use a speculum, ask for a small one! Even if they can’t use all their time convincing you of how convenient something might be, still tell them if you cannot do certain methods while feeling safe. Even if it’s not worth it to spend nearly an hour on preparing something especially for you, still let them know what might work best for you. If it’s a same day appointment without any preparation beforehand, still let them know any needs. Do you know any breathing exercises or any methods to accommodate my specific needs? It’s not anything personal, it’s not distrust, but I want it to go easy for both of us. When it comes to certain exams, I’ve sensory issues, trauma, etc. Can we talk beforehand and walk me through the procedure as it will happen, step by step?ĭo you have any non invasive ways to check for X? Can you do it another way instead? Do you have any smaller and/or softer instruments to get the job done? Can you apply something (like warmth, gel, etc.) to the instrument beforehand? Is there a way to get around it? Can I say if I wanted to stop (said procedure) during any time? Can I make informed decisions to decline X? ![]() If you have a distraction tool (like telling jokes) to use I’d still like to let you know about X knowing my concerns will still be taken into account. How long will it take? Can we count up or down to the number?Ĭan you explain what you're doing as you begin to do it? Because it’s been hard in the past when X, so can we look at some techniques? Can I drink water before or during the procedure?ĭo you have a heat pack or ice pack nearby? I want to get it over with and I’d like it to be easy for both of us. Thank you for taking the time to care for me (be sure to show gratitude before, during and/or after) If you experience intense pain and find it hard to tolerate, request for ways to make it easier. If you are having trouble tolerating certain exams, tell them to keep it in mind so the procedure can be easier on both of you. I’m not saying you should go under deep sedation just to get teeth cleaned, especially if you don’t need it. Even if it temporarily lasts a second, a person's pain should be taken into account. Although benefits can outweigh much, it’s still a worry. ![]()
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