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GP check up
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Having moved to a new town I registered with a GP. I filled in the forms, and asked for (it wasn't offered) a new patient check up. I was given an appointment, but the next day I got a phone call from the practice saying that because I'm under 45 I don't need a new patient medical, so they don't need to see me "unless I need anything prescribing".
I've moved house a few times and not actually had a GP appointment in seven years. Personally I'd find it quite reassuring to have a check up and for them to check whatever they usually check - blood pressure etc. Your car has to have an MOT and your PC antivirus is always up-to-date, but if you're under 45, apparently you body doesn't need a service!
Any thoughts?
I've moved house a few times and not actually had a GP appointment in seven years. Personally I'd find it quite reassuring to have a check up and for them to check whatever they usually check - blood pressure etc. Your car has to have an MOT and your PC antivirus is always up-to-date, but if you're under 45, apparently you body doesn't need a service!
Any thoughts?
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Why waste your time and that of your GP on tests that don't need to be performed?
If you have a specific problem you need to see a doctor about then make an appointment.If you just want a check up then yu will have to go private.
As you haven't had the need to visit a doctor in over 7 years you are obviously in good health.
If you have a specific problem you need to see a doctor about then make an appointment.If you just want a check up then yu will have to go private.
As you haven't had the need to visit a doctor in over 7 years you are obviously in good health.
Daffy, I don't think it's wasting time. It might be better to identify a problem before it becomes apparent.
Dentists seem to think 6 monthly check ups are a good idea, and there must be parts of your body which are far more vital (and out of sight) than your teeth. Last time I went to the dentist for a routine check up it turned out I needed fillings.
To use the car analogy again, I wouldn't know the brake fluid was nearly empty unless I looked under the bonnet.
Dentists seem to think 6 monthly check ups are a good idea, and there must be parts of your body which are far more vital (and out of sight) than your teeth. Last time I went to the dentist for a routine check up it turned out I needed fillings.
To use the car analogy again, I wouldn't know the brake fluid was nearly empty unless I looked under the bonnet.
daffy is quite correct, GP's have "all on" to deal with the sick and giving M.O.T's to the under 45's would be impossible.
What you are suggesting a "Well Person Clinic" is a good idea in theory, but expensive in practice and no country could run afford to run such a clinic.
Yes, ummmm you may pick up a symptomless disorder, but it would be so unusual that the cost would be prohibitive for such a scheme.
Go to your garage and suggest a FREE M.O.T on your care.
B.U.P.A advertises a complete check-up, but you have to pay.
What you are suggesting a "Well Person Clinic" is a good idea in theory, but expensive in practice and no country could run afford to run such a clinic.
Yes, ummmm you may pick up a symptomless disorder, but it would be so unusual that the cost would be prohibitive for such a scheme.
Go to your garage and suggest a FREE M.O.T on your care.
B.U.P.A advertises a complete check-up, but you have to pay.
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