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All of what you say are true - phlebotomy requires actual skill (try getting blood drawn by a trainee!) But... I grew up absolutely fearing and hating the fing
by JimboOmega 10y ago
All of what you say are true - phlebotomy requires actual skill (try getting blood drawn by a trainee!)
But... I grew up absolutely fearing and hating the finger prick thing the pediatrician would use. I remember getting all sorts of other scrapes and cuts that bled and wondering why they hurt so much less than that thing. From a practical perspective, if I knew a test involved that (rather than an arm draw), I'd delay and avoid it because of the pain.
- LanceH 10y agoFlip side of that is a friend of mine who we could make pass out by having a conversation about needles. I would go for the finger, personally, but the least painful/anxiety inducing method would probably be the best choice. I don't know what they're screening for, exactly, but there are people who live remote without immediate access to medical care. If they could do this prior to an office visit that may help. It opens possibilities that aren't already, and that's just in the context of the US. Think aid workers around the world, that would have to be easier than maintaining needle hygiene.