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[SundayGirl]

I am intrigued however about the rationale for specifically saying they want to recruit more men to do mammograms........

As far as I can see it's all about filling quotas. The silly need to ensure fairness and equality for all. It does nothing of the sort.
All it does is ensure that a certain proportion of people doing a particular job are not necessarily the best people to do that job.
Everyone, and I do mean everyone, should be employed on the basis that they're the best person for that particular role irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, colour, nationality, spiritual beliefs or political views.

In the end, the powers that be will decide what to do about male radiographers performing mammograms irrespective of the views of the general public.

[Aprilflower]

I am intrigued however about the rationale for specifically saying they want to recruit more men to do mammograms........

As far as I can see it's all about filling quotas. The silly need to ensure fairness and equality for all. It does nothing of the sort.
All it does is ensure that a certain proportion of people doing a particular job are not necessarily the best people to do that job.
Everyone, and I do mean everyone, should be employed on the basis that they're the best person for that particular role irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, colour, nationality, spiritual beliefs or political views.

In the end, the powers that be will decide what to do about male radiographers performing mammograms irrespective of the views of the general public.

Well not really.

If women drop out of screening because of this, it won't reflect well on the NHS.  I've already heard of this in another country and women make their own choices, whatever the 'powers that be', say.

[SundayGirl]

It's been a long time since patients have been at the forefront of any NHS decision. These days it's all about cutting costs and ticking boxes over everything else. 

If a woman wants to put her health at risk because she doesn't want the most qualified and effective person to undertake a procedure then that is a real shame.

Everything evolves over time and in a few years we'll forget that it was ever an issue. We'll accept it and be happy that the person performing the procedure is the best qualified to do so.

[Aprilflower]

It's been a long time since patients have been at the forefront of any NHS decision. These days it's all about cutting costs and ticking boxes over everything else. 

If a woman wants to put her health at risk because she doesn't want the most qualified and effective person to undertake a procedure then that is a real shame.

Everything evolves over time and in a few years we'll forget that it was ever an issue. We'll accept it and be happy that the person performing the procedure is the best qualified to do so.

Well only two in three take up their regular mammogram anyway.  I'd hate to see that drop because of an ill thought out decision.

Personally I'd ask for a chaperone, but that's taking up extra staff anyway, so where is the gain.

I'd love to know what the staff in breast care think.

[dangermouse]

They said today that’s it’s to utilise the current male radiographers as there are many, by only allowing females to carry out mammograms it reduces availability of appointments.

[sheila99]

Problem solved then. Male radiographers = fewer women wanting appointments so the backlog goes away. It'll just make the queue for late stage cancer treatment longer instead.

[jaypo]

I agree Sheila, if it was a young man standing in that room waiting for me I'd say sorry and walk out. I don't think we can blame women by saying,well,that's their choice for putting their comfort before their health. Women as it is, have to endure the most uncomfortable of procedures,mostly done by men and we just have to grin and bear it, I don't think this is acceptable in this day and age.

[SundayGirl]

Well I certainly seem to be in the minority here 

Just goes to show that everyone has differing views and there is certainly no "one size fits all" as far as women's health goes.

[jaypo]

Yes,get out sundaygirl 
 
Although there's no right or wrong here, just our own personal opinions 

[Ayesha]

A male in the room will require a chaperone to protect both parties, the way of the world now.

[Aprilflower]

A male in the room will require a chaperone to protect both parties, the way of the world now.

Exactly.

When I had a breast ultrasound scan, the radiographer was a young male.  A male doctor was there to, explaining what they were looking for, but two female nurses were also in the room.

[getting_old]

Well I certainly seem to be in the minority here 

Just goes to show that everyone has differing views and there is certainly no "one size fits all" as far as women's health goes.

I'm with you. I think timing of tests etc, i.e. as soon as possible, is much more important than the gender of the person doing then. I know Nas said she'd be fine with a lesbian but what do others feel? Actually, would you even know unless you asked, which I'm guessing is crossing a line? What about someone whose transgender? Peronally I'd be happy with anyone whose trained and compentent regardless of gender as long as they do their job and treat me well.

[jaypo]

I wouldn't care if it was a lesbian,she has female anatomy and it's not something I ask when I go 
Like I said,no right or wrong answers, I just wondered how other women felt about it.

[SundayGirl]

The reason I mentioned lesbians was this .......

Most males are attracted to the female form, viewing it in a certain way, so I wondered if the point of view of not wanting a male nurse because of this was applicable to anyone who viewed the female form in this way.

Maybe I'm overthinking matters but I do like a good debate 

[getting_old]

The reason I mentioned lesbians was this .......

Most males are attracted to the female form, viewing it in a certain way, so I wondered if the point of view of not wanting a male nurse because of this was applicable to anyone who viewed the female form in this way.

Maybe I'm overthinking matters but I do like a good debate 

I was thinking the same thing, but maybe there are other reasons why people would prefer a female radiographer?