So I've noticed a few smear test chats recently. I just wanted to ask if it's weird if the patient (me) strikes up a conversation with the nurse? Whilst she's smearing away! I know she can't talk all the way through as she's concentrating on what she's doing! But she's also my asthma nurse who I see twice a year who generally talks to me throughout my asthma check.
I know smears can be awkward for some people (me including, I feel embarrassed for a few seconds) I know the silence is due to her concentration but I'd like to lighten the mood as such. (I have yearly smears due to hpv and feeling abit apprehension towards this one for some reason and wanting to lighten the mood a little!!