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Wouldn't Like To Be In This G P's Shoes....
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Talk about a jobsworth, tragic case.
Talk about a jobsworth, tragic case.
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And how much longer would you have had to wait whilst the doctor quickly looked up the notes?
I am sure many medical emergencies turn out not to be. The general public are not medically trained so an emergency to them will be totally different to you.
Cannot accept the excuse of the NHS would be one doctor down as a reason to keep someone on like this.
I am sure many medical emergencies turn out not to be. The general public are not medically trained so an emergency to them will be totally different to you.
Cannot accept the excuse of the NHS would be one doctor down as a reason to keep someone on like this.
// But I bet if you had been the patient after this patient and had to wait longer then I am sure you would all be complaining. //
Not really. I've attended hundreds of GP appointments over the years. Hardly any of them happen at the appointed time, and I've never complained. Most people accept this is the nature of the system when you're dealing with people's health and limited resources. It's not like waiting to get served in a restaurant.
Not really. I've attended hundreds of GP appointments over the years. Hardly any of them happen at the appointed time, and I've never complained. Most people accept this is the nature of the system when you're dealing with people's health and limited resources. It's not like waiting to get served in a restaurant.
// ..but I do object in the doctor saying - you will have to rebook if you are 10 mins late - where is the logic in that //
Well, the intended logic is that they get an awful lot of people turning up late, and this is supposed to act as a deterrent. However, there needs to be an element of common sense and compassion applied, rather then just telling people with a sick child to go away because they're 11 minutes late.
Well, the intended logic is that they get an awful lot of people turning up late, and this is supposed to act as a deterrent. However, there needs to be an element of common sense and compassion applied, rather then just telling people with a sick child to go away because they're 11 minutes late.
Been to many an appointment, where the receptionist mentions every so often that Doctor is running 20-30 minutes late. Sorry for the delay.
Fair dos, only a doctor knows what they will be met with when a patient arrives, but to say rebook because you are late is a disgrace.
Always thought the Hypocritic oath stated 'I will do no harm'
Fair dos, only a doctor knows what they will be met with when a patient arrives, but to say rebook because you are late is a disgrace.
Always thought the Hypocritic oath stated 'I will do no harm'
