National Database

Roy said:
Can't understand why anybody would not want their medical details on a database, they are only going to be accessed if someone wants to save you!

And about the first post, what the heck has it got to do with anyone if my parents have paid tax or NI? Or even if I was in receipt of vouchers for free clothes?(whatever they are, clothes that is, not vouchers, I'm a naturist as you all know).
Isn't everyones individual situation down to themselves?[/quote)

I really think I have let you down Roy but I tried my best to shield you from the truth about the milk snatcher and the rag and bone man.

Still you will feel better now the story has at least started to unfold.:hehetable
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MargaretR said:
Some people will prefer that their personal health info NOT be available chemist's assistants and the hospital cleaning ladies :eek:
This is how to prevent that - nothing sinister - nothing to do with whatever treatment you choose - so why get all sarky about it :confused:
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A) I object to be referred to as a chemist's assistant and so would my team of highly qualified dispensers.
B) drug interactions are picked up in most cases by pharmacists and dispensers who are way more knowledgeable and up to speed with whats on the market and in the BNF, we regularly have scripts come in with obsolete meds or ridiculous dosages.:eek:
Behind every good doctor there is a dispenser or pharmacist saving their butt!:D
 
Lindsay, you are absolutely right.....and in hospitals it is very likely to be a nurse who save the doctor from making dire mistakes.
I wish iI had had a pound for every mistake I have spotted over the years......I'd be cruising round the bahamas on my money right now.
 
shillelagh said:
Sorry margaret but i read it ..... and im quite happy for people to know my medical records .. simple reason as was proved on friday in my case ..... the ambulance man asked dave if i had diabetes .. and because ive been open about me having epilepsy .. that dave said i know that she has epilepsy ... and also gave the ambulance man my name ... he also asked dave if he could spell it ..

Your doctor is not in casualty is he if you get took to there as an emergency .. Plus what happens if you dont have a broken leg .. you are being treated by your doctor for a stroke .. and if you have a heart attack down town .. what happens then ...
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Me too Jen, saves a lot of messing about as you say in casualty and Pharmacy
 
lindsay ormerod said:
A) I object to be referred to as a chemist's assistant and so would my team of highly qualified dispensers.
B) drug interactions are picked up in most cases by pharmacists and dispensers who are way more knowledgeable and up to speed with whats on the market and in the BNF, we regularly have scripts come in with obsolete meds or ridiculous dosages.:eek:
Behind every good doctor there is a dispenser or pharmacist saving their butt!:D
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Have to agree there Linds, the Chemist an dispensers do a good job on peoples medications, I often talk to my chemist about interaction if I am given a new type of drug, (Usually antibiotics) some of my normal drugs affect antibiotics and if a careful watch isn't maintained serious harm can occur
 
jaysay said:
Have to agree there Linds, the Chemist an dispensers do a good job on peoples medications, I often talk to my chemist about interaction if I am given a new type of drug, (Usually antibiotics) some of my normal drugs affect antibiotics and if a careful watch isn't maintained serious harm can occur
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The lovely lady at the chemist i use insists on shouting out my name and asking where i live despite the fact she has known me for forty years.:D:D
 
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