Need some Advice on hospital

Hi everyone

I need a little bit of advice. I had my first visit (20wk) with a doctor at the Toowoomba Hospital, lets just say, it was horrible. I felt uncomfortable, he was seriously so rude to another doctor and nurse i was horribley embarassed and he actually laughed in my face at one point. Anyhow - do you think it's OK that i ring up and change the date (they have different doctors on different days) so im with another doctor. The first inital 20wk thing wasnt even done completely because I didnt yet have my scans (this is after he called the people i get my scans with liars). Im feeling a little.. hurt to be honest that i've been treated that way by someone whose supposed to be caring for us. What do you all think?
Katie

yes, and I would also lodge a written complaint with the patient liaison officer.

Change. No question. You might want to consider making a complaint too.

I hope you have better care for the rest of your pregnancy.

Absolutely change. You need to feel comfortable and safe with this person and right now, you are not. Hope you find someone lovely :)

Change change change!!! No way that you should feel like that with a health care provider!

Thanks Girls,

Ive just gotten off the phone, changed my day to Monday from Wednesday and I asked who it was with and it wasnt the doctor I had before, although she did mention it might not be him (here's hoping to hell it wont be). I did confirm with her though that they have different doctors on different days and that I didnt want a Wednesday at all.

Thank you all for the advice. I do feel much better'

Good job! Is there a chance you could get him for the birth? Can you request not to?

To be honest Im not entirely sure - I know i get another midwife appointment closer in so im going to chat to her about it and let her know I do not want him as a doctor on the day.

That's a good idea. At least you can voice your concerns to her too :)