Venesection : Making Treatment Easier

A practical guide to the needles, the numbers and the small things that can make a big difference.

Not every appointment is effortless.

Some people have veins that seem to present themselves cheerfully the moment a nurse enters the room. Others, myself included, have veins with an impressive commitment to remaining anonymous. A few feel faint when blood is taken; some become tired afterwards; and the prospect of repeated needles can wear down even the most stoical of us.

This chapter is about the practical details — and about making sure that when something is difficult, you and your healthcare team have options.

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