tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481298417819219839.post996117102957997941..comments2024-03-29T11:56:50.983+00:00Comments on A K Haart: Dodging The Grim ReaperA K Haarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05897490979828603179noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481298417819219839.post-20229025807311511852016-10-15T16:56:47.961+01:002016-10-15T16:56:47.961+01:00Cherry - our practice is okay so far, it is possib...Cherry - our practice is okay so far, it is possible to get a quick appointment one way or another. The one we left is not so good though.A K Haarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05897490979828603179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481298417819219839.post-19145992133461664282016-10-14T01:23:04.267+01:002016-10-14T01:23:04.267+01:00I too am of the opinion that these days it is nece...I too am of the opinion that these days it is necessary to call an ambulance when there is an acute condition such as you mention.<br /><br />Many years ago I moved medical practices because it was not providing my needs. Since then all the silly rules have come in and the practice I left is one of those that can't get an appointment unless you book in advance! As if we can book are illnesses to suite the surgery :-O<br /><br />The practice I have moved to has not yet gone down that route and on the one occasion when I have had an emergency problem they were able to find a solution so I could be seen the same day. I was booked in to see the locum who had a bad dismissive attitude when I arrived, I suspected he had been dealing with a lot of time wasters before I arrived. His attitude changed when I told him I had a problem with my eye. It had suddenly become bloodshot and puffed up for no reason... He looked at my eye and did the obligatory temperature test via a new fangled device in my ear. He then phoned the emergency eye clinic and booked me an appointment later that day and informed me that I was not allowed to drive. The problem was driving home after the potential treatment.<br /><br />When I have minor problems, there is a way to get appointments within a few days. My mother still attends the surgery I left. She can't get an appointment unless she books in advance.<br /><br />I love your tales of the people you met during your stay in hospital :-)CherryPiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11788084724907992076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481298417819219839.post-8473495745806326502016-10-13T16:40:36.830+01:002016-10-13T16:40:36.830+01:00Sam - on Wiggia's behalf, thanks.
Henry - yet...Sam - on Wiggia's behalf, thanks.<br /><br />Henry - yet the NHS is virtually untouchable mainly thanks to the Labour party. My treatment has been good but a family member has received hopeless treatment for a serious condition. Happens too often as you found.<br /><br />Sackers - yes both.<br /><br />James - isn't he popping up at yours too?<br /><br /> A K Haarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05897490979828603179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481298417819219839.post-32493421233435077372016-10-12T11:52:44.615+01:002016-10-12T11:52:44.615+01:00Oh dear, I lost Wiggia but good to see him popping...Oh dear, I lost Wiggia but good to see him popping up elsewhere.James Highamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14525082702330365464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481298417819219839.post-2927900941672649402016-10-12T07:17:27.210+01:002016-10-12T07:17:27.210+01:00Excellent! And worrying.Excellent! And worrying.Sackersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17284329249862764601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481298417819219839.post-24437790848581638682016-10-11T22:27:36.361+01:002016-10-11T22:27:36.361+01:00I am sure that many others reading this posting ha...I am sure that many others reading this posting have had their share of questionable experiences with GPs and the NHS. I lived in Bermuda for 30 years and medical care there was available through private insurance. I had very few needs most of the time that I was there but I did eventually suffer a couple of heart attacks. The local medicos immediately arranged for me to be flown to Baltimore for the necessary treatment. I went that night and was greeted at the other end by staff ready to deal with me. The trip was successful and I was soon back to work in Bermuda. My son-in-law (also in Bermuda) was seriously ill for several years and was flown to the States for treatment many times. The treatment was seemingly efficient but, sadly, did not save his life. The point about it all was that I and my family had excellent and immediate medical care in an insurance based medical scheme.<br />Later, back in the UK, I suffered some illness which was eventually identified as an overactive Thyroid. The symptoms had been there for several weeks but the problem was only identified when I attended a routine blood test in connection with my diabetes. I saw a GP immediately who said that no further treatment was necessary. Not satisfied with this I requested seeing an endocrinologist. This took a further two months but I was immediately put on medication which dealt with the problem. When I questioned my GP asking why he had not put me on medication or immediately referred me to a specialist, his reply was that if he referred all of his patients with my problem, the Specialist would not be able to cope!!! In the meantime he was content for me to continue in ill health!! My experience here and in Bermuda made me feel that private health insurance offers a better deal.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03267170289726545355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481298417819219839.post-53568521899680714542016-10-11T21:00:51.134+01:002016-10-11T21:00:51.134+01:00Laughing and crying throughout this, Wiggia. An e...Laughing and crying throughout this, Wiggia. An excellent piece. I'm wishing you all the best for a full and speedy recovery.Sam Vegahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05978971199859845931noreply@blogger.com