Iceni Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 I have just registered into the French health system via my business. I was immediately called for a mammogram and in the Lot the routine is to call you every 2 years up to about 70 (this is for all women not just for those in business).In the UK they screwed up on my regular mammograms and called me twice in 9 months. I told them of the error but was told that I had to have the second as it would be 3 years and 9 months before I got another. When the letter from Cahors came in I replied that it would be 2 years this October and they will call me in then. I was given a list of places to go for the mammogram - one being our nearest large town 15 mins away. All this is free.There is also a regional meeting of women regarding 'Womens Health' locally to which I have been invited. It looks like they will be calling women for routine smear tests also.I would have gone and arranged a mammogram with my French doctor if this had not come in but I feel a central system pulls in those women who would not normally take that step themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexis Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 As far as I know, all women over 50 in France receive letters telling them to go for a mammogram. They brought this in about three years ago I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceni Posted January 18, 2005 Author Share Posted January 18, 2005 [quote]As far as I know, all women over 50 in France receive letters telling them to go for a mammogram. They brought this in about three years ago I think.[/quote]Sorry for this, I was under the impression that people had to go and request one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teejay Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 [quote]As far as I know, all women over 50 in France receive letters telling them to go for a mammogram. They brought this in about three years ago I think.[/quote]A letter dropped into my mailbox last year informing me that if I wanted a mammograph I should make an appointment at my nearest unit. When I finally tried to arrange a day all the times available had been taken. Nearly three months later, today in fact, I attended the radiologie unit for the mammographie. There is a charge of 41.58 euros but I should be re-imbursed for 70% of this amount.They were extremely thorough and without going into details examined me for over an hour. They were able to get an instantaneous result and ended finally with 'c'est pas grave.' My understanding is that I will be sent the x-rays which should be presented next time.My husband and I have also undergone free colon tests which were offered to anyone in departement 16. I haven't been informed of regular smear tests but will inquire from the doctor what their policy is regarding this procedure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letrangere Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 They were able to get an instantaneous result Personally I find this so very reassuring but is it always the case in France? And what happens in Britain? M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRT17 Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 And what happens in Britain? MYou are sent a personal letter and the result is sent to your G.P. or the hospital clinic you attend. If the results are not clear you will be re-called for second mammogram.Gill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teejay Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 [quote]They were able to get an instantaneous result Personally I find this so very reassuring but is it always the case in France? And what happens in Britain? M[/quote]Cannot say catergorically that it is always the case. However a friend of mine received similar treatment at another unit. Both in dept 16.What is a huge plus is that one receives the x-ray to keep, making it much easier on another visit to present it there and then. An instant visual record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letrangere Posted January 21, 2005 Share Posted January 21, 2005 Yes, they can't get lost in the labyrinthine vaults of "hospital records"... I slip mine behind a free standing bookcase at home, there's just enough room between this and the wall, which keeps them flat. M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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