My anxiety with the health care field is due to insensitive medical people. Rude remarks regarding my trauma. True their position is to treat my physical health. However common courtesy would be nice. You don't need to dive into my trauma or ask questions. Respect is all I need.

Over a week ago I decided to challenge myself and be upfront with my current surgeon. I wrote a letter to his office assistant and him. Described my trauma very briefly, stated a few Doctors made insensitive remarks, it made me feel anxious seeking care, thank you for being courteous and repairing my injury

I had a follow up recently, thought the letter has probably been read, and nothing will be mentioned. Surprisingly the surgeon brought it up when he walked in the door. Thank you so much for the lovely letter. I said the one mentioning trauma..he said yes thanks for saying that. It disgusts me people would treat you differently for some reason. The rest of the appointment was normal. He wanted to make sure my questions with recovery were answered etc..

I was surprised he brought it up and glad it turned out okay