hassle free clinic questions.

[NiceShoes]

I went to hassle free clinic to get STD checked. I waited for 30min then got screened by a councilor. The councilor reviewed my sexual behavior and drew blood sample for STD testing, but no HIV testing as it requires a separate appointment. After that, I saw a doctor for the finial review and visual check up.

Q1. Is this the clinics normal system?
Q2. Is a councilor also qualified to do blood work? Have they gone through proper training? i.e. use of fresh needles etc for testing?
Q3. My arm feels numb since the testing, should I call the clinic? Or, should I go see reg. doc for this?

Im so worried ...

 

[MuffinMuncher]

Q1. Is this the clinics normal system?
Q2. Is a councilor also qualified to do blood work? Have they gone through proper training? i.e. use of fresh needles etc for testing?
Q3. My arm feels numb since the testing, should I call the clinic? Or, should I go see reg. doc for this?

Yes, to cut costs the clinic reuses needles. Another downside of socialized medicine. Your arm is about to fall off.

On a positive note, it took your mind off the STD you may have.

 

[capncrunch]

Q1. Is this the clinics normal system?

Depends on the clinic.

Q2. Is a councilor also qualified to do blood work? Have they gone through proper training? i.e. use of fresh needles etc for testing?

Often the counsellors are nurses with counselling training. Undoubtedly they`d be properly trained and would use new hypodermics for each test.

Q3. My arm feels numb since the testing, should I call the clinic? Or, should I go see reg. doc for this?

Wouldn`t hurt to call the clinic and tell them what`s up, but they`ll likely refer you to your family doc anyway.

Im so worried ...

Calm down. Relax. Have a beer and a sandwich.

 

[Hotdog]

I went to hassle free clinic to get STD checked. I waited for 30min then got screened by a councilor. The councilor reviewed my sexual behavior and drew blood sample for STD testing, but no HIV testing as it requires a separate appointment. After that, I saw a doctor for the finial review and visual check up.

Q1. Is this the clinics normal system?
Q2. Is a councilor also qualified to do blood work? Have they gone through proper training? i.e. use of fresh needles etc for testing?
Q3. My arm feels numb since the testing, should I call the clinic? Or, should I go see reg. doc for this?

Im so worried ...

Yes, this is the normal system there and you need an appointment for the HIV test. I believe the counsellors are fully qualified - their site says:

"Each clinic is staffed by a medical director, doctors, paramedic counsellors and a shared bookkeeper. A city of Toronto public health nurse is assigned to work during the men’s hours. "

They use fresh needles for testing.

Not sure about why your arm feels numb - based on the answer given in the link below, you should probably check with your doctor.

http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/57648.htm

 

[Hiding]

Having volunteered at the Hasslefree Clinic I can tell you that the counselors are trained in drawing blood and other routine tasks. The clinic is SUPER busy every day all day, and training their counselors in basic paramedic skills cuts down on the doctor's limited time.

Next time you're there don't forget to say thank you to the healthcare professionals that are continuing to make our 'hobby' safer.

 

[syn]

I went to hassle free clinic to get STD checked. I waited for 30min then got screened by a councilor. The councilor reviewed my sexual behavior and drew blood sample for STD testing, but no HIV testing as it requires a separate appointment. After that, I saw a doctor for the finial review and visual check up.

Q1. Is this the clinics normal system?
Q2. Is a councilor also qualified to do blood work? Have they gone through proper training? i.e. use of fresh needles etc for testing?
Q3. My arm feels numb since the testing, should I call the clinic? Or, should I go see reg. doc for this?

Im so worried ...

http://www.hasslefreeclinic.org/DirectoryMen.html

The web page offers a lot of information.

Syn

 

[2k5]

most of the workers there are gay right ?
not that it matters or anything but somebody told me it was i just to know if it was true

 

[calloway]

Not that it matters... but it obviously does matter to you.

 

[james t kirk]

most of the workers there are gay right ?
not that it matters or anything but somebody told me it was i just to know if it was true

Yes, and of course, they will think you're gay because you're there and after all it's a gayboy clinic.

They'll rub your arm suggestively while staring into your eyes when taking blood

Later, they'll kiss your boo boo better, then, before you leave, they'll ask you if you want to suck their cock or if you're negative, pound them up the ass bare back.

 

[Ladyraven]

Yes, and of course, they will think you're gay because you're there and after all it's a gayboy clinic.

They'll rub your arm suggestively while staring into your eyes when taking blood

Later, they'll kiss your boo boo better, then, before you leave, they'll ask you if you want to suck their cock or if you're negative, pound them up the ass bare back.

well most of that sounds delightful.. no ass pounding for me though

 

[a 1 player]

most of the workers there are gay right ?
not that it matters or anything but somebody told me it was i just to know if it was true

As long as they are qualified I couldn't give a rats ass who they are.

 

[gramage]

the HIV test is a seperate test and you do have to ask for it as I recall. I believe this is because the hassle free clinic makes sure it is anonymous (I can't spell) and will not process it in a way that will reveal you as HIV positive to the government.

When I've gone (and I've only been twice) they do a urine test standard and a blood test if you mention symptoms of anything that might not show up in a urine test. The feeling in your arm is probably your mind fucking with you.

 

[Mr. Piggy]

Im so worried ...

Why would you be worried at all. Unless you were stupid, and had unprotected sex with some crack smokin' street walker.

 

[The Options Menu]

Yes, and of course, they will think you're gay because you're there and after all it's a gayboy clinic.

They'll rub your arm suggestively while staring into your eyes when taking blood

Later, they'll kiss your boo boo better, then, before you leave, they'll ask you if you want to suck their cock or if you're negative, pound them up the ass bare back.

YOU MEAN THAT WASN'T A MANDATORY PART OF THE TEST!!!!!!!!!!

 

[2k5]

Yes, and of course, they will think you're gay because you're there and after all it's a gayboy clinic.

They'll rub your arm suggestively while staring into your eyes when taking blood

Later, they'll kiss your boo boo better, then, before you leave, they'll ask you if you want to suck their cock or if you're negative, pound them up the ass bare back.

well that's good to know
i wonder if the woman's clinic is the same

 

[2k5]

alot of people of been checking for hiv i called to make an appointment and even from 2 weeks in adavnce they were still booked

 

[gramage]

alot of people of been checking for hiv i called to make an appointment and even from 2 weeks in adavnce they were still booked

World AIDS day was about a week ago, probably got a few people reflecting.