Poor Jade Goody!! - Page 7

A Place of Light · 05-02-2009, 20:23

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Originally Posted by Mark

If I'm honest, I find generalisations like these equally laughable, but I don't want to turn this into a mud slinging contest, so I'll just point out that I said I don't like my perception of her personality.

That's not a problem, or an opinion that anyone could agree with.

Greenlizard0 · 05-02-2009, 20:28

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Originally Posted by Kitten

watch the match by any chance??

How do you know I'm in Liverpool lol? No, I'm an Arsenal fan and am studying up here.

BBx · 05-02-2009, 21:38

I agree with Pheeb's way of thinking.

I've had a smear every time I received a letter (one call back to redo), so am used to the whole procedure. That and being to the GUM clinic a couple of times (Uni days/hyperchondriac not realising it was Thrush

) I know what to expect, but understand if people find it invasive.

Personally I wouldn't want to risk my own health by not going, but the NHS can't really do much more than send the letters, its down to the individual themselves to make the appointment and effort (bravery) to go.

Its been reported in the London Lite tonight that there are hate sites up 'predicting' when Jade is going to 'breathe her last breath'.

There are some sick sick people out there.

BB x

Piggymon · 05-02-2009, 22:05

I don't understand why anyone wouldn't get this done ?

I've had regular smears from the age of about 18/19 and over the last 4 years I've had several smears and also 3 colposcopies ( a biopsy was taken twice ! )

I'm now all clear and back to normal.

Knowledge is power.. caught early it's pefectly treatable.

I can't say I like Jade Goody but I wouldn't wish this on anyone

Belmit · 05-02-2009, 22:14

Am I the only person that thinks the name is a big factor? 'Smear test' just sounds grotty, too slangy and almost a little sinister. If it was just called a cervical cancer checkup I'm sure more young women would take notice.

Muban · 05-02-2009, 22:30

Perhaps it's not just about women who don't want to go, but just that some younger people are a bit disorganised? I know that in one of our centres up here we have implemented a text remind system to help get over this. The centre found that most DNAs (did not attend) were from people in the 20-25 age group. On further investigation it seemed that loads of them just 'forgot' (how you forget an appointment with a clinic/doctor though I'll never know), especially if they booked the appointment well in advance. The remind system simply texts you 3 days before your appointment to say 'This is a reminder that you have an appointment on ******** at **:**'. The DNAs after this system was put in were greatly reduced.

Piggymon · 05-02-2009, 22:36

That sounds like a fantastic idea

BBx · 05-02-2009, 22:39

My doctor's surgery has started doing that now too.

Its brilliant!

BB x

Muban · 05-02-2009, 22:53

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Originally Posted by Kitten

Please press 1 to confirm you will be attending, 2 to confirm that you wish to cancel, or hold to leave a message on our answerphone.'

Yup, thats the good bit too. At the end of the day they can request a report and if there are any cancellations they can call up other people and offer them short notice appointments. See eHealth (IT to you and me) really can make a difference in the NHS (I only say this and I know lots of the clinicians wonder if we really are helping sometimes)

Tak · 17-02-2009, 14:19

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7894179.stm

05-02-2009, 22:05	#64
Piggymon Lara Croft Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: PigmoPad - Braintree Essex Posts: 8,604	I don't understand why anyone wouldn't get this done ? I've had regular smears from the age of about 18/19 and over the last 4 years I've had several smears and also 3 colposcopies ( a biopsy was taken twice ! ) I'm now all clear and back to normal. Knowledge is power.. caught early it's pefectly treatable. I can't say I like Jade Goody but I wouldn't wish this on anyone __________________ BF% 28/08/08 - 21%

05-02-2009, 22:14	#65
Belmit The Mouse King of Denmark Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Winchester Posts: 6,476	Am I the only person that thinks the name is a big factor? 'Smear test' just sounds grotty, too slangy and almost a little sinister. If it was just called a cervical cancer checkup I'm sure more young women would take notice. __________________ Last edited by Belmit; 05-02-2009 at 23:11. Reason: Drunken typo. What a lush.

05-02-2009, 22:30	#66
Muban Shoes, Boobs & Corsets Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The fastest town in Scotland Posts: 1,882	Perhaps it's not just about women who don't want to go, but just that some younger people are a bit disorganised? I know that in one of our centres up here we have implemented a text remind system to help get over this. The centre found that most DNAs (did not attend) were from people in the 20-25 age group. On further investigation it seemed that loads of them just 'forgot' (how you forget an appointment with a clinic/doctor though I'll never know), especially if they booked the appointment well in advance. The remind system simply texts you 3 days before your appointment to say 'This is a reminder that you have an appointment on ****** at :**'. The DNAs after this system was put in were greatly reduced. __________________ well, not to put a too fine point to it, he was discovered.. in the lounge

05-02-2009, 22:36	#67
Piggymon Lara Croft Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: PigmoPad - Braintree Essex Posts: 8,604	That sounds like a fantastic idea __________________ BF% 28/08/08 - 21%

17-02-2009, 14:19	#70
Tak L'Oréal Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 9,977	http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7894179.stm __________________ The look on your face when a toddler rips out your heart and shows it to you? Priceless.... For everything else, there's FWOOSH!

05-02-2009, 21:38	#63
BBx Reverse SuBo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 8,673	I agree with Pheeb's way of thinking. I've had a smear every time I received a letter (one call back to redo), so am used to the whole procedure. That and being to the GUM clinic a couple of times (Uni days/hyperchondriac not realising it was Thrush ) I know what to expect, but understand if people find it invasive. Personally I wouldn't want to risk my own health by not going, but the NHS can't really do much more than send the letters, its down to the individual themselves to make the appointment and effort (bravery) to go. Its been reported in the London Lite tonight that there are hate sites up 'predicting' when Jade is going to 'breathe her last breath'. There are some sick sick people out there. BB x

05-02-2009, 22:39	#68
BBx Reverse SuBo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 8,673	My doctor's surgery has started doing that now too. Its brilliant! BB x