Doctor, Have I Done Something to Offend You? | Tammy (Part 1)

Tammy was told she had the earliest possible stage of breast cancer. But the decisions that followed were still confronting. Not helped my her experiences in the healthcare system.In this episode, Tammy MacPherson shares what happened after a high-risk screening detected ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), and what unfolded as she tried to understand the treatment decisions in front of her.She also reflects on a moment in the pre-operative room that left her feeling humiliated, ashamed and scared. Unfortunately this wasn't the only moment that affected her deeply.The conversation raises questions about diagnosis, decision-making and what can happen when women ask questions in healthcare.Some listeners may find parts of this conversation difficult to hear. Please take care while listening and reach out for support if you need it. Beyond Blue has a range of free resources online, or you can call them 24/7 on 1300 224 636.To understand how to give feedback or make a complaint about a surgeon in Australia, listen to this Rewritten Me episode explaining the RACS concerns, complaints and compliments process:https://www.luanlawriewoods.com.au/breast-reconstruction-podcast/how-to-give-feedback-or-complain-about-your-surgeon-rhea-liangThis is Part 1 of Tammy’s story. Part 2 is out next week.Connect with Luan:Sign up for Luan's personal newsletterhttps://www.luanlawriewoods.com.au/contactEmail [email protected] Luan on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/luanlawriewoodsConnect with Luan on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/luanlawriewoodsVisit the websitehttps://www.luanlawriewoods.com.au/DisclaimerGuests share their personal experiences of healthcare. Individual clinicians or services are not identified, and the experiences discussed are not intended as allegations about any specific practitioner. Experiences are shared to explore broader patterns in healthcare and the impact they can have on patients.CREDITS:Host: Luan Lawrenson-Woods, Self-Health AdvocatePost-production: Paddy from Goosewing Sounds Ltd (UK) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.