Push Doctor - Online Gp Services A Good Idea?

[bednobs]

i keep seeingthese adverts for thisonline GP service. What do you think - is it a good idea? £20 for a consultation, £8 for a prescription to be issued and so on

[hc4361]

My only reservation is they won't communicate with your GP if you don't want them to.

Okay in some situations, I suppose, but I can't imagine wanting to use the service.

[bednobs]

i see they do sicknotes - i wonder if malingerers will pay the consultation fee to get one

[Baldric]

Never heard of them, do you have a Link please Bednobs?

[bednobs]

https://www.pushdoctor.co.uk/ppc/online-doctor-animate?gclid=COqD5NPbodICFbIW0wodNuYG1Q
having been off on mat leave, i am being bombarded by tv adverts for it :)

[woofgang]

I can. I have sinusitis that comes and goes . I can manage it so far but if it gets beyond that point then I need an antibiotic. My own GP’s are lovely and have many ways to contact them and will do an over the phone consultation and prescribe for me. If I didn’t have that facility, I’d be happy to use an online service because I know what the problem is, know what will sort it, and won’t ask for antibiotics until I know I need them.

[Baldric]

Ta, I'll have a look.

[Baldric]

I'm not sure it's a good idea without them having access to accurate background information which the Patient may not always give, but,
if needs must.

[Buenchico]

Generally loved, occasionally loathed, on TrustPiliot:
https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/pushdoctor.co.uk

[Buenchico]

Worth a read:
http://www.practicebusiness.co.uk/Practice-Business/articles/concerns-over-online-gp-service-offering-25-video-consultations

[jno]

I'm surprised overworked doctors can find time to fit this in.

There's a bit about it here (I have no personal experience, though)

https://www.theguardian.com/small-business-network/2016/jul/15/the-doctor-will-see-you-online-now

[bongoboy]

I have used pushdoctor recently and highly recommend it. The doctors are very nice and understanding. But if you need to be examined then its not suitable. The first consultaion was £1 and the prescription was £6.50 which is sent immediatley to a chemist of your choice near to where you live and you can pick it up almost straight away, second consultation is £20 + £6.50, you do also have to pay for tablets at the chemist as it is a private prescription but mine worked out a lot cheaper than the £8.40 NHS prescription, but you do have the above charges on top to pay.

[bednobs]

Hi bongoboy - are you able to share what your consultation was about?

[bongoboy]

I spoke to the doctor about my anxiety and feeling panicky

[maggiebee]

Are you still paying for prescriptions in England? I thought that prescription charges had been scrapped UK wide.

[tonyav]

Are you still paying for prescriptions in England?

Well we have to pay for everyone else's, maggie.

[ummmm]

No - the cost £8.40.

[Everhelpful]

£8.40 per Item.

[maggiebee]

I will make sure the Scottish Government are in my prayers tonight.

[tonyav]

maggiebee I will make sure the Scottish Government are in my prayers tonight.

Oi, pack that in madam ;-)

[maggiebee]

Tongue firmly in cheek Tony.