GP changed!
mellman01
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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!.
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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 Sue0
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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 x0 -
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.
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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!.0
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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
Really glad that worked out for you. It is good to take control of your healthcare if you possibly cam
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Wonderful news - you must be delighted!
Sharmainemellman01 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!.0 -
Hi
Hope things go much better with your new Dr.
Love
Vonski x0 -
Hi you lot thanks for all the kind mesages, and right on cue my flippin knees have flared up in celebration0
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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.
ElnaThe happiest people don't have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything.
If you can lay down at night knowing in your heart that you made someone's day just a little bit better, you know you had a good day.0
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