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Migle G. 4 years ago • From Google

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Bad

Painful blood test with poor hygiene practices

I attended an appointment recently for a blood test. The healthcare professional made multiple unsuccessful attempts to draw blood, which resulted in bruising to my arm that was visible the same day. I felt the approach lacked gentleness, and it seemed as though the procedure was being performed without properly locating the vein beforehand. I was not asked about my hydration levels prior to the appointment, nor was I given any guidance about drinking water before the test or for future appointments. I later learned from another healthcare professional that adequate hydration is important before blood tests. At the conclusion of the appointment, I was advised to have the blood test performed at the hospital instead. I experienced considerable discomfort throughout. During the appointment, I observed equipment being dropped on the floor on several occasions. The items were then picked up and used again without changing gloves, which raised concerns about hygiene standards and infection control practices. Additionally, I was asked several personal questions during the appointment that made me feel uncomfortable and uneasy. Overall, I have concerns about the professionalism demonstrated during the blood test procedure and feel that the care provided fell short of the standard I would expect.

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