Why is the uk a joke for basic medical conditions.
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Sorry for this grumpy rant. I Am very rarely ill and only been to the doc's hand full times in my 43 yrs. Only had one op which i paid for myself. As for having prescriptions yet again couple in that time.So ive been lucky i suppose.
Any Ive just fell life threatening ill with a nail bed infection. I went to the chemist and asked for some antibiotic cream they looked at me as if i was asking for and gram of coke. I can't get over for something so basic i have got to go to my doc's to get a antibiotic cream.
So i estimate with me having time off work and seeing the the doc and paying for a prescription.well over £200. All for a bar or antibiotic soap and antibiotic cream which i can buy from abroad for a couple of quid.
Any Ive just fell life threatening ill with a nail bed infection. I went to the chemist and asked for some antibiotic cream they looked at me as if i was asking for and gram of coke. I can't get over for something so basic i have got to go to my doc's to get a antibiotic cream.
So i estimate with me having time off work and seeing the the doc and paying for a prescription.well over £200. All for a bar or antibiotic soap and antibiotic cream which i can buy from abroad for a couple of quid.
My daughter was complaining of her ear feeling funny, so had a quick look and saw what I thought was a pus filled infection, so off to the GP next, GP looks and say no not an infection its a piece of paper stuck in there, they don't have the equipment to remove so take her to A&E, 3 hours later and after 1 nurse and 2 Drs look, it turns out its an infection, and my laymans diagnosis was correct - So load of wasted time and NHS resources to be given some antibiotics by the hospital, when the GP could have done this in 5 minutes by having a proper look!
BTW - this isn't a complaint about the NHS, more a rant about the useless GP!
BTW - this isn't a complaint about the NHS, more a rant about the useless GP!
I've given up on my GP. I can count on one hand the amount of times I've had to call my doctor so I'm in no way a burden. Anyway the new policy now at my GP's is for the receptionist to ask for the symptoms of the problem over the phone then determine whether the caller is worthy of the GP's time.
My main beef with this is that the patient/doctor confidentiality does not extend to the admin staff so they could be spreading whatever gossip they like.
My last visit was due to heart problems which resulted in a few blackouts and collapsing. His advice..... "hmm best keep an eye on that lets see how it goes eh".
My main beef with this is that the patient/doctor confidentiality does not extend to the admin staff so they could be spreading whatever gossip they like.
My last visit was due to heart problems which resulted in a few blackouts and collapsing. His advice..... "hmm best keep an eye on that lets see how it goes eh".
mini1380cc said:
I've given up on my GP. I can count on one hand the amount of times I've had to call my doctor so I'm in no way a burden. Anyway the new policy now at my GP's is for the receptionist to ask for the symptoms of the problem over the phone then determine whether the caller is worthy of the GP's time.
My main beef with this is that the patient/doctor confidentiality does not extend to the admin staff so they could be spreading whatever gossip they like.
It does actually. Do you think the doctor files all your notes too?My main beef with this is that the patient/doctor confidentiality does not extend to the admin staff so they could be spreading whatever gossip they like.
Frik said:
mini1380cc said:
I've given up on my GP. I can count on one hand the amount of times I've had to call my doctor so I'm in no way a burden. Anyway the new policy now at my GP's is for the receptionist to ask for the symptoms of the problem over the phone then determine whether the caller is worthy of the GP's time.
My main beef with this is that the patient/doctor confidentiality does not extend to the admin staff so they could be spreading whatever gossip they like.
It does actually. Do you think the doctor files all your notes too?My main beef with this is that the patient/doctor confidentiality does not extend to the admin staff so they could be spreading whatever gossip they like.
hollydog said:
Sorry for this grumpy rant. I Am very rarely ill and only been to the doc's hand full times in my 43 yrs. Only had one op which i paid for myself. As for having prescriptions yet again couple in that time.So ive been lucky i suppose.
Any Ive just fell life threatening ill with a nail bed infection. I went to the chemist and asked for some antibiotic cream they looked at me as if i was asking for and gram of coke. I can't get over for something so basic i have got to go to my doc's to get a antibiotic cream.
So i estimate with me having time off work and seeing the the doc and paying for a prescription.well over £200. All for a bar or antibiotic soap and antibiotic cream which i can buy from abroad for a couple of quid.
and exactly which antibiotic cream would that be. what bacteria were present. Could it have been a fungus which is highly possible in which case you'd have wasted time and money. BTW..think how much this cream would have cost in the States..that Mecca of all things wonderful!....NOT!Any Ive just fell life threatening ill with a nail bed infection. I went to the chemist and asked for some antibiotic cream they looked at me as if i was asking for and gram of coke. I can't get over for something so basic i have got to go to my doc's to get a antibiotic cream.
So i estimate with me having time off work and seeing the the doc and paying for a prescription.well over £200. All for a bar or antibiotic soap and antibiotic cream which i can buy from abroad for a couple of quid.
Yes in many countries medicines are cheap and freely available...but wiat til you get an allergic reaction then see how quickly they help you!
fock me that was painful. Had this problem for a fair few months. The doc wanted to send me away to see if it would go on its own.And come back if it didn't go. I did say to him that it is starting to make my finger tingle so obviously its getting worst. I had to insist to get treatment.
Was really surprised last time i went the prescriptions were handwritten.
Was really surprised last time i went the prescriptions were handwritten.
Edited by hollydog on Tuesday 5th February 12:54
mini1380cc said:
The admin staff are bound by a confidentiality agreement? I understand they do the filing but I though the case notes remained closed whilst in their hands. Obviously they could open those notes at anytime despite it saying confidential on the front of them but I'd hope they had better things to do with their time.
Do you think GPs will write every single letter for each referral, or will they delegate that task to the clerical staff to allow them to crack on with their job?Of course the surgery staff are held to a confidentiality agreement.
IrateNinja said:
mini1380cc said:
The admin staff are bound by a confidentiality agreement? I understand they do the filing but I though the case notes remained closed whilst in their hands. Obviously they could open those notes at anytime despite it saying confidential on the front of them but I'd hope they had better things to do with their time.
Do you think GPs will write every single letter for each referral, or will they delegate that task to the clerical staff to allow them to crack on with their job?Of course the surgery staff are held to a confidentiality agreement.
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