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While the development of a new, less invasive speculum is a long-term goal, the Yona Care team emphasizes that even small changes—how clinicians speak, their demeanor, or the language used—can profoundly impact the patient's experience. Training healthcare professionals to communicate with empathy, to explain procedures clearly, and to recognize the diversity of patient identities is a fundamental step.
Importantly, the project has already achieved tangible benefits: some individuals now feel empowered to seek screenings they previously avoided, knowing that the process has been reconsidered from their perspective.