Colin's Story
Read about Colin's experience of medical care and why he is involved in our 'What's Up Man' campaign...
"I do like the idea of the 'Whats's Up Man' campaign as my personal experience of getting medical care has had dramatic differences from kind thoughtful NHS staff and medical professionals who naturally treat people with equality and respect, to some medical professionals who treat you as though you do not matter or exist, sadly the latter was the majority of my experience, part of the negative experience; is not being informed about test results, arriving on time for appointments and being kept waiting long periods of time with no-one to explain why you have not been seen at your agreed time?
In my employment, working within the community I have spoken to many men who have had similar experiences but do not want to cause upset by complaining.
Like all men I simply 'put up and say nowt'. As I do not want to cause offence by complaining or asking questions. I/We don’t want to cause a fuss.
I think we need to learn how to ask why we are kept waiting or when do I get to know the results of tests let the professionals know we are human beings and we need to be coaxed and encouraged not ignored.
Hopefully this campaign may help to improve the health and wellbeing of men."
Read more about What's Up Man and how to become a member here.
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