Geraldine Shires

Hi Jane. I think it’s understandable after what you’ve been through that worries come flooding back when you have to attend for your annual mammogram. The mammographer will have checked everything -if you gave the wrong date of birth she would query it with you as she would have your date of birth written down. Deodorants and creams won’t…[Read more]

Hi Jane. I think it’s understandable after what you’ve been through that worries come flooding back when you have to attend for your annual mammogram. The mammographer will have checked everything -if you gave the wrong date of birth she would query it with you as she would have your date of birth written down. Deodorants and creams won’t…[Read more]

Yes you can! There is a waiting area where husbands/ friends/relatives can wait for the person being screened.

Goodnight all!

Yes I agree, much easier than talking about weight etc!

What sort of messages? I would think some clients could take things very personally so could be tricky!

Even when I introduce myself as a radiographer or mammographer I still often get ladies saying “Thank you nurse” on the way out!

Just saying things like “you had a mammogram with us 3 years ago – have you had one anywhere else since then?” is better than asking “when did you have your last mammogram?” as it saves the client from having to search her memory and saves us time!

Time is always an issue, but I’ve got the patter down to a fine art now!

I give a brief explanation to everyone, but a more detailed one to first timers and always check if they have any questions

Yes, if there are any non-practitioners on the site, please join in! We would like to know your thoughts!

Yes, if there are any non-practitioners on the site, please join in! We would like to know your thoughts!

Yes, I think all the various groups of women who attend for mammograms need a different approach. There are family history women and those who have had breast cancer previously as well

Trying to keep one eye on Bake off while typing!

Hi Kerry and welcome. Yes part of the skill of the job is reading what is required in a given situation!

I came fairly late to the Hello my name is idea. At the beginning felt a bit like an air stewardess but now am completely used to it. It’s difficult to read name badges and patients/ clients should know who is dealing with them

I think a professional manner is important and does inspire confidence but I think introducing yourself is also very important