Forum discussions as an adjunct to clinical consultations
| Adjunct themes | Adjunct subthemes | Example quotes of adjunct motives |
| Clinical consultation inappropriate | Posting on behalf of someone else | “…My daughter has been put on the pill Rigevidon… Having read about it, it's scaring me… Will she get blood clots, a stroke or even die… she seems fine… Has anyone been on this pill or have any advice?…” |
| Clinical consultation inconvenient | Posting because cannot easily access clinical services | “…My doctor had told me to get the coil but not recommended which one as they don't provide the service I will need to go to a clinic. I need some information, I wanted the copper coil but with the heavy periods I don’t want to become anaemic. What about Mirena? Has anyone any experience of either? Advice would be very much appreciated.” |
| Clinical consultation insufficient | Posting on forums for clarification of information provided in clinical care Posting on forums, following a procedure to determine normality Posting on forums before a procedure, seeking insight Posting on forums to question medical experience |
“…I've just started taking the combined pill… never taken any pills before. The person at the clinic recommended I take a 5-day break instead of 7. What is the reason for this and should i really take the 5-day break or go for the 7?…”
“…I got my implant 3 days ago. I was told I “wouldn’t feel a thing”. The insertion was agony and bled lots. It continued to bleed, and bruise until my entire arm went numb and it was a constant source of pain. Three days later and the bleeding has gone. It’s still bandaged. Is this normal? Did anyone else get this or did it go wrong?…" “…I guess I am frightened. I’m more frightened of the operation [female sterlisation] than the actual decision, what is the operation like and what follows? Thanks in advance…” “… I am desperate, I really wanted the coil to be OK and I don’t know if I have an underlying problem that my doctor hasn’t recognised?…” |