tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172766774137902766.post6545327558111989424..comments2023-12-23T09:28:20.869+00:00Comments on The View from Cullingworth: Who was it said the NHS was wonderful?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172766774137902766.post-38882213661363221032011-02-16T09:57:34.469+00:002011-02-16T09:57:34.469+00:00Has the added affect of pandering to the GPs stats...Has the added affect of pandering to the GPs stats on how quickly they see a patient.<br /><br />I don't mind waiting, I do mind practices such as the one you describe. And I still remember that interview where PM-at-the-time Tony Blair was surprised to find that most people can't in fact see their doctor within 24 hours!Phil Rusehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13040474351783645703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172766774137902766.post-88453552752539017022011-02-16T08:01:21.301+00:002011-02-16T08:01:21.301+00:00...on the other hand.
I woke up yesterday night w......on the other hand.<br /><br />I woke up yesterday night with chest pains. They repeated themselves early in the day so I walked over to my nearby health centre for advice. My Dr. saw me within a few minutes and although he was fairly clear that he was dealing with a minor problem, he booked me into the local hospital's Acute Medical Unit for some elimination tests. They saw me within the hour, and in rapid succession I was given an EEG, a blood test, and a chest X-Ray, and finally the all clear.<br /><br />While I was there I saw the staff deal politely and efficiently with a elderly lady who had collapsed at home, another patient in severe pain, and several individuals with varying nasty and unpleasant ailments. <br /><br />If I lived in the US, I would at the moment have been without health insurance as my new job doesn't start until March. I'd therefore be facing a bill running into the thousands of dollars. In all likelihood, I would probably have chosen to ignore my symptoms and hope for the best.<br /><br />The point that was driven home rather forcibly to me yesterday is that despite its obvious flaws, I was very glad the NHS was there for me. I've no doubt that the system can be improved, but I can't fault the staff I met yesterday.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172766774137902766.post-22871733043143632832011-02-16T04:37:12.425+00:002011-02-16T04:37:12.425+00:00I am informed that it's best to appear in pers...I am informed that it's best to appear in person at the surgery to book an appointment, on the day you want it.<br /><br />Otherwise, unless you can claim 'heart attack in progress', no chance.Leg-ironhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04932361799889315359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172766774137902766.post-62203953131446825972011-02-15T22:29:45.528+00:002011-02-15T22:29:45.528+00:00Thats hardly a massive issue is it? Within 24 hou...Thats hardly a massive issue is it? Within 24 hours he'll have an appointment for a non-emergency issue that if he'd taken the time to sort out in advance of running of out of his medication he'd have been fine. Sorry but this is just pathetic me, me, me attitude.Dr Whonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172766774137902766.post-40730637998044292652011-02-15T22:29:33.134+00:002011-02-15T22:29:33.134+00:00It's incredible isn't it? My doctor's ...It's incredible isn't it? My doctor's has/had the same system (I haven't been in for years). Is the rationale that they don't want to book people in too far in advance because they might feel better and not show up?Christopher Snowdonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15963753745009712865noreply@blogger.com