lindylou53 Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 I have been taking thyroxine for an under-active thyroid for over 20 years. The dose is stabilised so I just have a yearly blood test taken by the practice nurse. They always let me know if there are any changes that need to be made and then I need to see the doctor. For several years I have had a request for a 'yearly review'. I have asked the receptionist why I need this when I don't need to make any changes to the dose but to no avail. So tomorrow I have to go and see the doctor after having made an unnecessary appointment as there is nothing wrong with me!!! I cannot get my next prescription unless I go. Hence I am taking up a slot which someone else - who actually needs it - could have had. If you think of all the people this must be happening to, no wonder people have to wait ages for an appointment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerousedd Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 (edited) probably best to go for a check up if your on a long term medication like levothyroxine. Edited December 1, 2016 by dangerousedd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spilldig Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 I wish our surgery did it. They can put people on a repeat prescription without seeing them for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodie Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 For several years I have had a request for a 'yearly review'. I have asked the receptionist why I need this when I don't need to make any changes to the dose but to no avail. It's a review! Just a check up type. How do you know changes aren't necessary? Are you a doctor? These are professional people who in the main seem to know what they are on about. I have 'reviews' and sometimes things change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindylou53 Posted December 1, 2016 Author Share Posted December 1, 2016 I know changes aren't necessary because the receptionist always tells me to just get a new prescription to up or lower the dose slightly if there are any problems - which there aren't and which, by the way, hasn't happened for years. It's not rocket science. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barleycorn Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 I know changes aren't necessary because the receptionist always tells me to just get a new prescription to up or lower the dose slightly if there are any problems - which there aren't and which, by the way, hasn't happened for years. It's not rocket science. I didn't realize receptionists were fully trained medical professionals able to fully assess blood test results... that is what the Doctor is for, and to advise of any changes which may be necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANGELFIRE1 Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 I have been taking thyroxine for an under-active thyroid for over 20 years. The dose is stabilised so I just have a yearly blood test taken by the practice nurse. They always let me know if there are any changes that need to be made and then I need to see the doctor. For several years I have had a request for a 'yearly review'. I have asked the receptionist why I need this when I don't need to make any changes to the dose but to no avail. So tomorrow I have to go and see the doctor after having made an unnecessary appointment as there is nothing wrong with me!!! I cannot get my next prescription unless I go. Hence I am taking up a slot which someone else - who actually needs it - could have had. If you think of all the people this must be happening to, no wonder people have to wait ages for an appointment. I would say your Practice/Doctor are doing a fine job concerning your health. I take loads of pills which rarely change year by year. But I still get a yearly revue of the medication with my Doctor, just in case something may have altered with my condition. I certainly don't consider it pinching an appointment from someone. angel1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindylou53 Posted December 1, 2016 Author Share Posted December 1, 2016 I didn't realize receptionists were fully trained medical professionals able to fully assess blood test results... that is what the Doctor is for, and to advise of any changes which may be necessary. Well obviously the doctor reviews the blood test results and then informs the receptionist to tell me if I need a new prescription. The doctor can then write this at his/her convenience and save me from having to make an appointment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodie Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 unnecessary appointment as there is nothing wrong with me!!! Well there you go self diagnosis, 'nothing wrong with me' so I'll stop all medication, never needed it Doctors eh, after years of study etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindylou53 Posted December 1, 2016 Author Share Posted December 1, 2016 Well there you go self diagnosis, 'nothing wrong with me' so I'll stop all medication, never needed it Doctors eh, after years of study etc How can it be self-diagnosis when there's nothing to diagnose?! That's the whole point! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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