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Poster at the GP surgery

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FondOfOwls · 21/07/2024 09:46

I recently went to register at a new GP surgery, due to moving house.
Then, upon leaving I noticed a huge, hand made poster stating 'Woman? Transman? Non binary?? Get your cervix checked'.
In general I don't mind this phrase when called for a smear, but it made me feel very uncomfortable-I have a DD6 who would no doubt question it if she noticed it.
I think I'd just tell her it's still women and rather tell her what cervix is, but AIBU to feel it is not appropriate? I'd also worry someone could challenge me if they heard me saying that to my DD.
Receptionist sporting a rainbow lanyard of course.
Feeling a bit disheartened as I spent HOURS filling in the paperwork for them, and the next nearest surgery is not very good and not very close.

OP posts:
Cheeesus · 21/07/2024 09:49

I think it’s fine. It’s cervical screening. It’s clear it’s women (some communications spoke about cervix owners only and don’t include ‘women’ which is not ok as it won’t be understood by everyone).

cupcaske123 · 21/07/2024 09:49

Your 6 year old could read that? I'm surprised.

I'm not sure why the poster made you so uncomfortable that you thought about leaving the surgery.