Should a gynecologist have it on file when you are due for your next pap, and any necessary biopsies'?
6 months ago I started going to a new gynecologist (due to a move). The first visit was a consult, as expected - where he familiarized himself with my case. He had told me then that my next visit, that I would need to have a pap and 2 biopsies performed (as I was over due for them).
I went prepared for as such. The visit only ended up being an update, without any mention of pap or biopsy.
Should it be my responsibility to remind my gyno of that, or should that have been noted on my file?
I'm questioning whether or not the doctor is incompetent, or if I failed to live up to my responsibilities as a patient. My logic is: stuff like that should be noted on my file, and he ought to have at least glanced/reviewed my file quickly upon/prior to visit.