margarete Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Hi larky. "Big deal they were at Uni to learn such , my own experience is many Docs are not good enough simple as . Dentists go to Uni but many are inept at their jobs also .. " Couldn't agree with you more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent Orange Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 So, are you going to get checked out by an alternative doctor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teeny Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Hoping someone can help with this- I'm pretty sure it will have happened to others. Got a problem with my leg and I'm wanting to see a specialist to find out what's wrong. Problem is, the GP wanted me to take painkillers on a daily basis, for an undisclosed period of time (seemed to be saying it could be months) to 'see what happens'; and flat out refuses to refer to to a specialist if I don't. For various reasons I'm unwilling to take daily painkillers for several months- I just want to see a professional who's able to arrange scans, and who has knowledge that relates specifically to this kind of condition. I've tried several GPs in the same practice, and they all seem fixated on pushing painkillers. This has been ongoing now for over a year. Has anyone else experienced this, and, if so, did they find a way round it? Is there grounds for me making some kind of complaint about this? Thanks in advance for any tips/help. Do some research on who treat what you think it is then self refer to a named consultant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent Orange Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Do some research on who treat what you think it is then self refer to a named consultant! And what happens when said consultant tells the OP to take painkillers or anti inflammatory drugs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margarete Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 This patient experience posted onto the internet this afternoon may perhaps be of interest to some readers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irenewilde Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 This patient experience posted onto the internet this afternoon may perhaps be of interest to some readers. I think this person probably possesses a tin foil helmet. I think he needs to see a psychiatrist for his paranoia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teeny Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 And what happens when said consultant tells the OP to take painkillers or anti inflammatory drugs? he can refer to pain clinic and have a tens machine !!! no drug intervention if it suitable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larky Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Hi larky. "Big deal they were at Uni to learn such , my own experience is many Docs are not good enough simple as . Dentists go to Uni but many are inept at their jobs also .. " Couldn't agree with you more. I also agree with you Oops wifes went behind ma back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratter71 Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 This patient experience posted onto the internet this afternoon may perhaps be of interest to some readers. Wow, a poorly written, anonymous blog post that is full of supposition, opinions, medical inaccuracy and random observations ("I don't have too much knowledge of this procedure, but I sufficient to see there was no atrial fibrillation, which was a relief"). On top of that all this written by someone with an inflated ego "He was quite affable and at least not patronising, recognising that we were not average punters" That blog post proves everything. the NHS is evil! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onewheeldave Posted September 28, 2012 Author Share Posted September 28, 2012 Do some research on who treat what you think it is then self refer to a named consultant! A person can't self refer on the NHS. A GP is needed to refer them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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