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Originally Posted by Neil
NOOOOOOOOOOOO don't say "it isn't about working harder, it is about working smarter." you sound like some nonsense talking politician. I hate such buzz words, next you will be thinking out of the box and wanting to empower doctors to make their own choices.
Why do we never have a problem getting an appointment to see a Doctor when we need one when everyone else appears unable to do so?
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But Neil, that
is what it is about. There are different ways of working that almost certainly would improve the service/care given to patients.
I don't know why I can't get an appointment when I am sick(and I am not often sick - I don't go to the GP's unless I feel like I am dying and am bullied there by someone else in my life).......maybe your practice has a different system than the Pals centre.
It is more of a business than a caring GP practice.
My daughter has been seriously ill this year. Had a major life changing/saving operation in April, and not once did the practice contact her on her release from hospital(in fact we have really struggled to get things that she has needed to make her 'comfortable') Yet, they send me( I'm well and healthy) notification that I am due a flu jab...and that I can go and get a health MOT.
Preventative medicine is a money spinner for practices...looking after those who are truly sick costs them money......so maybe that has some bearing on the situation.
Oh yes, and while I am on the subject I cannot see a GP of my choosing...I have to see whoever is available. Remember I worked with most of these doctors as house officers during my career...and there are some of them I would not want inside my vest.