Susan Bewley's article has changed my practice and
left me wondering why I had not thought of handing the
speculum to the patients myself. I immediately put it to
the test and can confirm the success of the technique.
The only problem that remains is that associated with
any change in practice, breaking the habit of a lifetime.
Competing interests:
No competing interests
19 January 2001
Denise Adams
general practitioner
Ponteland Medical Group, Thornhill Road, Ponteland, Newcastle upon Tyne NE20 9PZ
Rapid Response:
Putting women in control
Susan Bewley's article has changed my practice and
left me wondering why I had not thought of handing the
speculum to the patients myself. I immediately put it to
the test and can confirm the success of the technique.
The only problem that remains is that associated with
any change in practice, breaking the habit of a lifetime.
Competing interests: No competing interests