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Feminism: Sex and gender discussions

Tell me I am not going mad...

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kandinskysgirl · 24/11/2011 10:47

I went to register at the doctors this morning, it was quite a painful process as I have moved quite a few times and had various doctors (of which I couldn't remember the addresses) so I was feeling a bit uncomfortable and like I was annoying the receptionist.

Anyway I ticked the Ms. box as that is how I generally go by, the receptionist looked at me and asked had I ever been married? I said no and she said, 'but you have ticked Ms', I explained that is the title I generally go by and she looked at me like I was crazy and crossed it out and ticked Miss on my form.

Now I know that I am allowed to use Ms, I know that the whole point is that a women isn't disclosing her marriage status and yet I couldn't say anything.

Now I am kicking myself...so I need clever Mumsnets ladies to tell me I am not going mad and that the lady was being silly......

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lollygag · 26/11/2011 10:02

I agree with KMD.Complain to the Practice Manager.If she gets fired you'll be doing the other patients a favour.

kandinskysgirl · 26/11/2011 12:58

Thank you all, I have an appointment next week so will see how they address me and then mention it.

I told my DP and he is outraged with them,too, so nice to see that he understands it is important to me and other women.

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