Walk in blood test

[BronteM]

My blood test routine is working well. My practice nurse emails me the forms to print off. I then have a short drive into our local hospital, where the walk in system means that I rarely wait more than five or ten minutes. Last time there was no waiting time at all. The results go to my GP and I can look at them on their patient app. A couple of days later I can see them on MyChart at Addenbrookes. I didn’t believe it the first time - now I take it for granted!

[PMRpro Ambassador]

Shame they can't get their act together like that everywhere!!

[alvertta]

Same in Ontario. Quick. On line.

[-xtine]

Urgent blood test - I'm off to my "urgent" blood test today, a two week wait after trying to book it. Unless a blood test says urgent, an appointment for it cannot yet be made!

[BronteM in reply to -xtine]

That used to be true for us, and we could still wait for hours after our appointment time. Since our (small) local hospital went appointment free for blood tests and x-rays the system has worked far better, and the waiting times are minimal. Something of a lesson, but I don’t know how many people are learning.

[piglette in reply to BronteM]

Our hospital was appointment free and people were having to stand outside in the rain for ages waiting. They then closed down altogether so they could set up a booking system. Just hope it works!

[alvertta in reply to -xtine]

Terrible.