A Christmas Tip...

[Poppet11]

...not for the postman or anyone like that ...

We all know the difficulties we face in getting doctors to read anything, so this is my Christmas tip:

I would suggest you try this with the BMJ article simply because it's up to date and it's in the BMJ ie they should read it anyway.

Get a full copy of it and highlight the areas which are relevant to your situation - whether it's not getting a diagnosis or enough treatment or whatever.

Go see your GP and have it in your hand.

Do not smile.

Put it on the desk in front of you and ask if they've read it.

Tell them when they ask what it is.

They may, at this point, reach out to take it from you - put your hand on it protectively - do not let them have it.

If they say they have read it you are entitled to ask them why they have not acted in respect of your particular problem. Refer to highlighted sections if necessary.

If they haven't read it ask them, why not?

Ask them why everyone seems to know about the document except your doctor?

Pick the document up and flap it a bit or point to it again.

Tell them you are disgusted.

Tell them you are going to send a copy to the local trust, explain your situation and ask them why your GP isn't doing anything.

Then flap it a bit more.

Don't shout but don't smile either.

By this point they should have got their hand out-stretched permanently.

If they ask for it, now, you may, reluctantly pass it over, but say you don't want to leave it with them but they can make a copy.

Remember you have highlighted your relevant bits.

If they take it, say that you will make another appointment to give them chance to read it (they do need to read and absorb this, and most other, documents) and that you will refrain from sending it to the trust until you have come back and discussed it further.

Reverse psychology.

And if you get there and go through all this and your doctor sits there with arms folded? Then you'll know they are reading this board!!!!

[KiPeRi75]

Where is the bmp article please?

[Poppet11]

It's the BMJ you are looking for;

Google - PDF BMJ Vitamin B12 Deficiency Hunt

You will see one put up that starts cmim - that's what you want.

[Ruthi]

Its a good plan, Poppet. Have you tried it on your GP yet?