GP changed!

mellman01

Hi all I posted on here some time back about my awful GP and his total lack of assistance with my OA, this might not work for all surgeries but this is my experience, I firstly didn’t go back to my old GP but I cycled through a few in the clinic found one in particular who was on the ball so stuck with him to see how things went, I also searched the web for advice for items on changing GP but didn’t find much that was of use, so in desperation I e mailed the surgery and asked if I wanted to change GP how would I go about it?, got a reply within a hour saying it’s not a problem they could it for me and did I have anyone in mind, I gave them his name and the name of a back up one they then e mailed me within another hour or so saying they had asked him for me and he would be happy to take me on and they had amended my records accordingly and that was it job done!.

woodbon

Hey, what a nice story, at last someone gets treated with common sense, and things get done with the minimum of fuss. I'm really pleased for you. Love Sue

frogmorton

Hi Mellman
Well done you!!
That means you will get the help you need now! You won't hate going to the Drs anymore!!!
Wonderful!
Take care
Toni x

denpen

Hi
I totally understand you wanting a change of GP, my GP was absolutely brilliant, then, unfortunatly he went off on long term sick before I was diagnosed with OA, since then its been a long long road of LOCUM`s now I have 1 that I do not like too much so I prefer not to go to the surgery at all. Anyway enough of my waffle good luck to you with your new GP I hope all goes well.
Denise

bevman

mellman01 wrote:

Hi all I posted on here some time back about my awful GP and his total lack of assistance with my OA, this might not work for all surgeries but this is my experience, I firstly didn’t go back to my old GP but I cycled through a few in the clinic found one in particular who was on the ball so stuck with him to see how things went, I also searched the web for advice for items on changing GP but didn’t find much that was of use, so in desperation I e mailed the surgery and asked if I wanted to change GP how would I go about it?, got a reply within a hour saying it’s not a problem they could it for me and did I have anyone in mind, I gave them his name and the name of a back up one they then e mailed me within another hour or so saying they had asked him for me and he would be happy to take me on and they had amended my records accordingly and that was it job done!.

Hi mellman i had the same thing 18 months ago my GP was hopless i had been with the same one since birth i am now 53 it had been taken over and the doctors didnt no what to do with me one told me that it is a matter of time but the body will heal itself i have sever RA and didnt even no what pain killers to give me .My wife was in a diffrent doctors so she had a word with her and i changed i can say that it was the best thing i have done they are so supportive and all the staff are always helpful the nurse even comes to the house to take my blood,s nothing is too much trouble.I think you have done the right thing to change GP if you were not happy hope it work,s out better for you as it did for me.take care Laurence

mistywillow

bevman wrote:

mellman01 wrote:

Hi all I posted on here some time back about my awful GP and his total lack of assistance with my OA, this might not work for all surgeries but this is my experience, I firstly didn’t go back to my old GP but I cycled through a few in the clinic found one in particular who was on the ball so stuck with him to see how things went, I also searched the web for advice for items on changing GP but didn’t find much that was of use, so in desperation I e mailed the surgery and asked if I wanted to change GP how would I go about it?, got a reply within a hour saying it’s not a problem they could it for me and did I have anyone in mind, I gave them his name and the name of a back up one they then e mailed me within another hour or so saying they had asked him for me and he would be happy to take me on and they had amended my records accordingly and that was it job done!.

Hi mellman i had the same thing 18 months ago my GP was hopless i had been with the same one since birth i am now 53 it had been taken over and the doctors didnt no what to do with me one told me that it is a matter of time but the body will heal itself i have sever RA and didnt even no what pain killers to give me .My wife was in a diffrent doctors so she had a word with her and i changed i can say that it was the best thing i have done they are so supportive and all the staff are always helpful the nurse even comes to the house to take my blood,s nothing is too much trouble.I think you have done the right thing to change GP if you were not happy hope it work,s out better for you as it did for me.take care Laurence

Hi mellman
Really glad that worked out for you. It is good to take control of your healthcare if you possibly cam
Gillx

sharmaine

Wonderful news - you must be delighted!

Sharmaine

mellman01 wrote:

Hi all I posted on here some time back about my awful GP and his total lack of assistance with my OA, this might not work for all surgeries but this is my experience, I firstly didn’t go back to my old GP but I cycled through a few in the clinic found one in particular who was on the ball so stuck with him to see how things went, I also searched the web for advice for items on changing GP but didn’t find much that was of use, so in desperation I e mailed the surgery and asked if I wanted to change GP how would I go about it?, got a reply within a hour saying it’s not a problem they could it for me and did I have anyone in mind, I gave them his name and the name of a back up one they then e mailed me within another hour or so saying they had asked him for me and he would be happy to take me on and they had amended my records accordingly and that was it job done!.

vonski

Hi

Hope things go much better with your new Dr.

Love
Vonski x

mellman01

Hi you lot thanks for all the kind mesages, and right on cue my flippin knees have flared up in celebration

elnafinn

Sorry to hear your knees are in flare but good to know that a visit to your new gp was positive and hope the stronger meds kick in soon.

Elna