RUDE?

[Lynne1Cat]

I've just been for my mammogram. The woman there was very pleasant and we were chatting, and I said: "Do you ever get fed-up of handling bosoms?" (the nurse has to hold them, move them about on the plate thing of the scanner, and pick them up again) I was feeling self-conscious, as I'm a G cup.

She replied, "That's rather rude". I apologised, said I didn't mean to cause offence. We carried on chatting about diets, mothers, nothing in particular.

WAS I being rude?

I think as a HCP you need to be able to take your cue from your patients and react accordingly. Some patients like a straight up the line professional approach and mild humour would be inappropriate. Many however will make lighthearted comments as a way to reduce anxiety and/or embarrassment and feel more comfortable. A good HCP should be able to read their patient.