[Misc] Going to the doctor

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

I was recently referred by my GP (well, the nurse practitioner - walk up consultation on the day versus 3 weeks for an actual GP appointment) to hernia surgery. I was sent a letter telling me to go online and book at one of three hospitals (I said I am happy to travel). I went online and booked an appointment. A couple of weeks later I received a letter telling me I was not eligible. The reason given was 'condidential - contact your GP'. I called the GP surgery and had to make an appointment for a phone consultation. A few days later the GP (a doctor, now) phoned me at home 'after 1' (it was 2.30 - but luckily I was able to work at home so I could take the call - no mobile signal at work). She said there are 3 criteria for surgery, constant pain, getting worse, visibly changing, and I had ticked only two of the boxes, making me ineligible for surgery. 'You need to wait till you are in constant pain'. So I said 'what if I say I am in constant pain?' and she said 'that should do it, leave it with me'. So in a nut shell, I was deemed in need of a surgical referral by my GP surgery based on a consultation with a nurse practitioner. However the nurse practitioner didn't realise that her diagnosis would not trigger a consultation with a surgeon. But a GP then encouraged me to lie in order to trigger a consultation. So what happens to the poor old biddy with half a mind, and lacking the cunning weaselly insight of the likes of me, with a proper ******* health problem that needs a fix? 'Your tumour isn't big enough, sorry, and sorry we didn't tell you this might be an issue. Come back when it starts bleeding'. FFS.

This all reminded me of the wonderful GP sketches on Jam. Enjoy. Or kill yourself. Whichever gives you the best care.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzJ0eZFSwXw

 

[AmexRuislip]

I was recently referred by my GP (well, the nurse practitioner - walk up consultation on the day versus 3 weeks for an actual GP appointment) to hernia surgery. I was sent a letter telling me to go online and book at one of three hospitals (I said I am happy to travel). I went online and booked an appointment. A couple of weeks later I received a letter telling me I was not eligible. The reason given was 'condidential - contact your GP'. I called the GP surgery and had to make an appointment for a phone consultation. A few days later the GP (a doctor, now) phoned me at home 'after 1' (it was 2.30 - but luckily I was able to work at home so I could take the call - no mobile signal at work). She said there are 3 criteria for surgery, constant pain, getting worse, visibly changing, and I had ticked only two of the boxes, making me ineligible for surgery. 'You need to wait till you are in constant pain'. So I said 'what if I say I am in constant pain?' and she said 'that should do it, leave it with me'. So in a nut shell, I was deemed in need of a surgical referral by my GP surgery based on a consultation with a nurse practitioner. However the nurse practitioner didn't realise that her diagnosis would not trigger a consultation with a surgeon. But a GP then encouraged me to lie in order to trigger a consultation. So what happens to the poor old biddy with half a mind, and lacking the cunning weaselly insight of the likes of me, with a proper ******* health problem that needs a fix? 'Your tumour isn't big enough, sorry, and sorry we didn't tell you this might be an issue. Come back when it starts bleeding'. FFS.

This all reminded me of the wonderful GP sketches on Jam. Enjoy. Or kill yourself. Whichever gives you the best care.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzJ0eZFSwXw

Slightly off piste, but this kinda reminded me of when my wife was made redundant from her work, she immediately signed on at the job centre for the sole purpose of triggering the mortgage insurance.
Anyway, I went along for support, my wife showed her job seekers document to get her in, then the thugs on the door asked me what my business was there, I replied I was there for my wife, they wouldn't let me in.

Next visit, they let my wife in, asked me my business there.
Told them I was looking for a job, in I went

 

[el punal]

In this day and age I suggest you refer to medical comparison sites on the internet - Witch Doctor seem to be the best around, full of good advice and will pick the bones out of all of them.

I shall now retire to my couch and hang up my stethoscope on the way.

 

[Springal]

Do you get private through work? Best thing I ever did.

Thought I had a meniscus tear, appointment and MRI within 2 days. Steroid injection 5 days later.

 

[LVGull]

I was recently referred by my GP (well, the nurse practitioner - walk up consultation on the day versus 3 weeks for an actual GP appointment) to hernia surgery. I was sent a letter telling me to go online and book at one of three hospitals (I said I am happy to travel). I went online and booked an appointment. A couple of weeks later I received a letter telling me I was not eligible. The reason given was 'condidential - contact your GP'. I called the GP surgery and had to make an appointment for a phone consultation. A few days later the GP (a doctor, now) phoned me at home 'after 1' (it was 2.30 - but luckily I was able to work at home so I could take the call - no mobile signal at work). She said there are 3 criteria for surgery, constant pain, getting worse, visibly changing, and I had ticked only two of the boxes, making me ineligible for surgery. 'You need to wait till you are in constant pain'. So I said 'what if I say I am in constant pain?' and she said 'that should do it, leave it with me'. So in a nut shell, I was deemed in need of a surgical referral by my GP surgery based on a consultation with a nurse practitioner. However the nurse practitioner didn't realise that her diagnosis would not trigger a consultation with a surgeon. But a GP then encouraged me to lie in order to trigger a consultation. So what happens to the poor old biddy with half a mind, and lacking the cunning weaselly insight of the likes of me, with a proper ******* health problem that needs a fix? 'Your tumour isn't big enough, sorry, and sorry we didn't tell you this might be an issue. Come back when it starts bleeding'. FFS.

This all reminded me of the wonderful GP sketches on Jam. Enjoy. Or kill yourself. Whichever gives you the best care.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzJ0eZFSwXw

Had a similar experience but can’t be arsed to write out. Bottom line it’s a joke.

 

[LamieRobertson]

Have you put the nurse practitioner on ignore?

 

[Thunder Bolt]

I've had exactly the opposite. I went to my GP in April (same day appt) was referred to the County, saw the consultant in June, who referred me to a more specialised consultant and was sent an appt for October. I rang to say I couldn't make the October appt, so they asked me if I would take a cancellation.
I did & saw that doctor at the end of August. I went on the waiting list for surgery. Tuesday, this week, I received a phone call offering me a cancellation for the surgery, which is now next Monday. I had my pre-op today.
Excellent service imo. Well done the NHS.

Btw millions of ££££ are lost by people not bothering to turn up for their appts.

 

[dazzer6666]

Have you out the nurse practitioner on ignore?

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[Durlston]

Best wishes to you, Harry.

I pray that everything turns out alright. You deserve to be better treated. Unfortunately doctors are similar to "bad cop, good cop" For every professional and caring one, you get some @rsehole lacking in empathy.

It's good to let off steam and showing your frustration. I think you're a top man.

 

[dazzer6666]

I've had exactly the opposite. I went to my GP in April (same day appt) was referred to the County, saw the consultant in June, who referred me to a more specialised consultant and was sent an appt for October. I rang to say I couldn't make the October appt, so they asked me if I would take a cancellation.
I did & saw that doctor at the end of August. I went on the waiting list for surgery. Tuesday, this week, I received a phone call offering me a cancellation for the surgery, which is now next Monday. I had my pre-op today.
Excellent service imo. Well done the NHS.

Btw millions of ££££ are lost by people not bothering to turn up for their appts.

True, but equal amounts of £££££ are list by appalling NHS admin. Mrs D had a recent eye op, because of prior issues after her first consultation we decided to go private and she told the eye hospital (by phone and email). She had the op about a month ago. Last week the Eye Hospital telephoned to ask if she wanted to reschedule the appointment she didn’t turn up for...........

....explained she’d already had the op and follow up consultation privately as previously advised. ‘Ah, we don’t have that on our records.......’

This is just one example. Daughter is a nurse and is constantly moaning about how disastrous the admin side of things is. In her neighbouring NHS region, the main hospital is on a different system to her hospital, so if anyone is transferred between the two they have to print and fax the medical records over.........fax FFS. Not allowed to even scan and email as ‘not secure’.

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

Best wishes to you, Harry.

I pray that everything turns out alright. You deserve to be better treated. Unfortunately doctors are similar to "bad cop, good cop" For every professional and caring one, you get some @rsehole lacking in empathy.

It's good to let off steam and showing your frustration. I think you're a top man.

Cheers. And I do like a good 'emote'

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

Have you put the nurse practitioner on ignore?

That would be cutting off my metaphorically broken nose to spite my metaphorical face.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

True, but equal amounts of £££££ are list by appalling NHS admin. Mrs D had a recent eye op, because of prior issues after her first consultation we decided to go private and she told the eye hospital (by phone and email). She had the op about a month ago. Last week the Eye Hospital telephoned to ask if she wanted to reschedule the appointment she didn’t turn up for...........

....explained she’d already had the op and follow up consultation privately as previously advised. ‘Ah, we don’t have that on our records.......’

This is just one example. Daughter is a nurse and is constantly moaning about how disastrous the admin side of things is. In her neighbouring NHS region, the main hospital is on a different system to her hospital, so if anyone is transferred between the two they have to print and fax the medical records over.........fax FFS. Not allowed to even scan and email as ‘not secure’.

I can imagine. I have to say I was a bit taken aback with the speed of it all but pleased to be getting it over and done with.

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

I can imagine. I have to say I was a bit taken aback with the speed of it all but pleased to be getting it over and done with.

Blood hell! For a minute I thought I'd just stumbled onto the last ever post on the Brexit thread

 

[BensGrandad]

I have heard of these type delays in appointments etc but must say that wife and I are registered with Northlands Wood practice and we phone up in the morning about 8.30 and get an appointment for that day. I cant remember the last time I didnt.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

Blood hell! For a minute I thought I'd just stumbled onto the last ever post on the Brexit thread

Now that is wishful thinking!

 

[studio150]

Unfortunately you need to know how to play the system to avoid being left in an ever increasing queue where all of your appointments are cancelled and rearranged for later dates.

 

[Albion my Albion]

I was recently referred by my GP (well, the nurse practitioner - walk up consultation on the day versus 3 weeks for an actual GP appointment) to hernia surgery. I was sent a letter telling me to go online and book at one of three hospitals (I said I am happy to travel). I went online and booked an appointment. A couple of weeks later I received a letter telling me I was not eligible. The reason given was 'condidential - contact your GP'. I called the GP surgery and had to make an appointment for a phone consultation. A few days later the GP (a doctor, now) phoned me at home 'after 1' (it was 2.30 - but luckily I was able to work at home so I could take the call - no mobile signal at work). She said there are 3 criteria for surgery, constant pain, getting worse, visibly changing, and I had ticked only two of the boxes, making me ineligible for surgery. 'You need to wait till you are in constant pain'. So I said 'what if I say I am in constant pain?' and she said 'that should do it, leave it with me'. So in a nut shell, I was deemed in need of a surgical referral by my GP surgery based on a consultation with a nurse practitioner. However the nurse practitioner didn't realise that her diagnosis would not trigger a consultation with a surgeon. But a GP then encouraged me to lie in order to trigger a consultation. So what happens to the poor old biddy with half a mind, and lacking the cunning weaselly insight of the likes of me, with a proper ******* health problem that needs a fix? 'Your tumour isn't big enough, sorry, and sorry we didn't tell you this might be an issue. Come back when it starts bleeding'. FFS.

Recommended for a lobotomy. It's cheaper because she only has half a mind.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

True, but equal amounts of £££££ are list by appalling NHS admin. Mrs D had a recent eye op, because of prior issues after her first consultation we decided to go private and she told the eye hospital (by phone and email). She had the op about a month ago. Last week the Eye Hospital telephoned to ask if she wanted to reschedule the appointment she didn’t turn up for...........

....explained she’d already had the op and follow up consultation privately as previously advised. ‘Ah, we don’t have that on our records.......’

This is just one example. Daughter is a nurse and is constantly moaning about how disastrous the admin side of things is. In her neighbouring NHS region, the main hospital is on a different system to her hospital, so if anyone is transferred between the two they have to print and fax the medical records over.........fax FFS. Not allowed to even scan and email as ‘not secure’.

If the NHS was properly funded they’d have better admin....but you have to pay for it. Germany has a first class health system, truly first class and the country is dripping with doctors surgeries and dentists. You cannot go one block without finding one where I live. But the public pay 7% of their salary with employers paying another 7% for this. But, it’s for life and whatever care you need, including care homes, is taken care of.

Put simply, the NHS is shockingly underfunded. Sure there can be savings due to efficiencies but the bottom line is it’s needs far more cash if you want a decent first class service.

 

[Wrong-Direction]

I know several people that have left working for the NHS due to stress, all part of the government's plans to eventually privatise I'm afraid

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