So I had the need to get in touch with my doctors yesterday. I have to complete an e-consult and then a ‘clinician’ calls before deciding whether you can see or speak to a GP. I was not calling about anything related to my vitamin B12 deficiency.
The women who called me had an attitude off the bat and said ‘I see you have a vitamin b12 deficiency’ then tutted and said ‘so you’re one of those vegans or vegetarians then’
Her tone was so condescending so I told her that no I’m not either, never have been and suggested she do a little research next time.
She then started attacking me saying ‘well if that’s the case, why haven’t you been having your injections then?!’
I haven’t missed an injection since I was diagnosed 6 years ago and my next one is due next month. I said to her that it’s quite concerning that you don’t know that your surgery gave me my last injection in January!
I came off the call so frustrated and angry when all I was trying to do was speak to my GP about an injury I have that I’ll be having surgery on shortly 😩
That is really worrying What on earth is happening at the surgery ? Was the enquirer a doctor or what? Did she say who she was ? I also had an unfortunate experience when trying to speak to a doctor . The doctor i eventually spoke to was very off hand and dismissive . i had to scrape the pennies together and see a private GP .
it left me a bit traumatised . i hardly ever see my doctor . I feel that so many people are being put off from trying to see their doctor , that there will be some serious health repercussions .
Yrs its happening.
Depression on the rise as no one getting access to discuss health concerns
Inappropriate non qualified medical staff seemingly triaging.??
I had a bad experience last two visits fir IM b12.
Backlog if specialist appointments. I've been waiting over a yesr.
Woukd actually pay but dint know where to start for a Neuro Opthalomogist. Dont even know if correct referral yet?
A neurologist and gp straight forward.
It seems urgent referrals happening for cancer screening g.
Some people have died as too scared to go into hospitals.
I think being left traumatised is happening too often.
No one should fear approaching a medic.
Or be worried about their responses.
Its so damaging .
So unnecessary
My mum wont go now she says it's a waste of time and sets her back.
She also says manners and decency gone.
Shes 91 so seen alot.
We need to ve able to trust and have continuity. Its actually nice to actually be recognised and not to tepeat the whole story every time only then to run out of time.
All not time efficient seen by a different person every time.
I do try and see the same gp.
Not seen for 14 m.
Dentists are working so do not understand why so so difficult to get access.
I agree 100% .
Couldn’t agree more