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Old 20-07-2016, 14:54   #14
Margaret Pilkington
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Re: If you have not seen your GP for five years....

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Originally Posted by Rowlf View Post
I don't see the check up as poking a hornets nest . My view is prevention is better than cure. There are some conditions patients are not aware of till its too late.
Well, if it works for you, then that is good.....but not for me.
I do go for my mammograms, dental check ups but nothing else.
I do not want to be told that because of my age I should be on statins...or anything else for that matter.
Many of the older population are on lots of different drugs.....which cause other problems for which they need yet another medication.

I take no prescribed meds. I just take the odd paracetamol for some of the wear and tear on joints.....I take responsibility for my own health.
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