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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Rebecca Thomas

Voices: My GP told me my diagnosis over text. Is this Wes Streeting’s vision for the NHS?

Sitting in the middle of an office was not how I had ever envisaged being told that I have a long-term health condition, but that’s where I was when I received the following message – original typos included:

“Dear Miss Thomas, Your recent ultrasound examine shows your have endometriosis (a condition where tissue similar to the linking of your uterus) causing certain symptoms). Symptoms can include heavy painful periods, lower abdominal pain, tiredness. Sometimes it can impact your bowel habits as well.

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