I strongly suspect IABU, or at least overly prickly, but....
I have to have renal surgery soon. When I met with the consultant earlier this week, he said, 'By the way, I should tell you that I will perform a pregnancy test before going ahead with the surgery. So just weeing into a cup.'
Now, I know that I cannot possibly be pregnant due to some issues that DP has that mean we are not now in a position to conceive. I said I knew I could not be pregnant, but it didn't seem to matter.
Probably I am just het up about the surgery and therefore letting my feelings cloud my judgement, but I feel like I am not an idiot, I know I'm not PG, so why do I have to take a test to prove it? The NHS is all about patient dignity and respect, even to the extent of chaperoning me when I am examined by a male doctor , so why can't they take my word when I say I haven't had sex in 6 mos?
Obviously I will not say anything - I'm not going to waste the surgeon's time with objections - but AIBU to think this is a waste of resources and a bit demeaning?
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RevoltingPeasant · 10/06/2011 09:27
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