Hello, I went for an ultrasound June 9th and received a phone call from my surgery on 18th June to make an appointment to speak with my gp which I did. I saw him the next morning where he informed me my US was abnormal and he was referring me via 2ww for urgent gynaecological investigation for suspected cancer. The hospital contacted me on 19th with an appointment to attend women’s outpatient at my local hospital for a hystoroscopy and biopsy. I asked if I would have sedation or GA as I am extremely an ious about procedures and pain. My threshold for pain is not high. The person I spoke to asked me to attend the appointment as asked. My question is can I insist on having a GA? I’m terrified that I will be encouraged to ‘try’ without and made to feel I am wasting the consultants or person time which is not my intention. Can the hospital refuse to treat me if I say no not without a GA? My mind is in a turmoil right now as I want whatever is happening sorted out asap. I’m a mess. Last thing I want is to feel I have wasted someone’s time when I have already stated I need to have a GA.
