Would they refuse me at a later date if I'm ill?
2007-10-24 11:59:50 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
I've been very dissatisfied with their basic services on previous visits. Like 7 attempts to draw blood, refusing to tell me what my blood pressure is, giving me less than a weeks notice for a diabetic training course - I work 60 hrs a week, out of town.
2007-10-24 12:10:43 · update #1
"Just me". Thanks, I do have issues with my sight. No, I cannot afford new glasses. The drugs they want me to take will improve one condition, and make another worse. I'd never get the prescriptions filled.
2007-10-24 12:30:10 · update #2
By the way, its not the GP that wants to see me. There are 4 in the practice at any one time. They die/move on faster than I get to see them, so I've never seen the same person twice. Being on their "diabetic list" doesnt mean I get to see any GP. Each time I go, I have to establish my identity, because there are 2 people with my exact name on my street and sometimes they get out the wrong files.
2007-10-24 12:48:17 · update #3
If you continue to ignore check ups they may do nothing or may consider that there has been a breakdown of trust and that you would be better on someone elses list. Sounds like that may be the best idea anyway!
2007-10-24 12:29:24 · answer #1 · answered by Dr Frank 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
GP's are very busy and trying to get an appointment is difficult sometimes, so have you thought that maybe they are asking you to go in because there might be a reason they need/want to see you. The time it has taken to switch on the computer and ask this question you could have rang the surgery and asked them 'why' they keep asking you to go in.
2007-10-24 12:07:04 · answer #2 · answered by Vanilla Icequeen 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If they feel it's important enough to write to you asking you to come in, then you should at least call and find out why. If you do not wish to make an appointment, then tell them that so they can then document in your chart that you refused. Some offices do discharge patient's for non-compliance in their medical care.
2007-10-24 12:09:21 · answer #3 · answered by beaches 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For your own healths sake you should go. You need to have your diabetics checked from time to time.
If you don't respond they may think you have left the district and take you off their books.
No-one likes sitting in the doctors surgery, but it is wise to keep on top of your health issues.
2007-10-25 10:29:10 · answer #4 · answered by Sally Anne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are unhappy with the service with your own GP, you can ask to see another GP within that surgery (if there is one). Failing that, you are within your rights to transfer to another GP. Look up the list of GPs in your area on NHS website, ring around and ask if they are accepting new patients.
If you don`t wish to see your current GP, please go and get checked out by another. There will be a good reason why they are asking you to make an appointment.
2007-10-24 12:37:17 · answer #5 · answered by ladypeonie 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You say your "doictor's surgery" is writing.
HUMMM.........
Maybe you better make an appointment.
2007-10-24 12:05:06 · answer #6 · answered by Dash 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It may be worthwhile speaking to your Doctor. They may pick up something you need to know about.
2007-10-24 12:45:24 · answer #7 · answered by Zheia 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would anyone refuse? They might just save your life.
2007-10-24 12:07:46 · answer #8 · answered by resignedtolife 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
they will probably strike you off their patients list mind you if i had a doctor i would do the same
2007-10-24 12:20:57 · answer #9 · answered by Perfectionist 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think they are like dentists, they could strike you off there books , i think
2007-10-24 12:02:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋