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by rowtheboat ^Pro @ Friday, 28. Dec, 2007 – 03:43:51 pm

So they've been talking about providing more medical services in pharmacies.

However, following my recent experiences, I'm starting to think that they should simply move the GPs into pharmacies, seeing as all they seem to do is dish out bloody drugs.

Witness this morning:

Doc: Well, I'll prescribe you some antibiotics, in case you have an infection.

RTB: But... didn't we just establish that if I had an infection I'd have symptom X or Y - which, incidently ~~and thanks for asking - not~~, I don't have? Instead of symptom Z, which I do have?

Doc: Well, yes, you don't have those symptoms, But really the worst that can happen after your operation is an infection. So I'd advise you to take these, just in case.

RTB: So... you're prescribing me antibiotics just in case I get an infection? As a preventative measure?

Doc: Yes. Well, no. It's in case you have an infection.

RTB: But... didn't we just establish that I don't have symptoms X or Y?

Doc: That's right. But you don't want an infection.

RTB: But... er...

Doc: Okay then. Here's my 76th prescription slip of the morning... fill yourself full of this chemical shite for no apparent reason whatsoever - other than my random whim, utter disinterest in doing my job, oh, and my substantial Glaxo SmithKline share portfolio, of course - and have a happy New Year.*

RTB: But... what about symptom Z?

Doc: Ah... yes. Well, if it doesn't stop, come in again.

RTB: ~~Innumerable frustrated expletives.~~ Thanks.

*May not be the exact words used.
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- Old-Nick ^Pro
- Friday, 28. Dec, 2007 @ 03:48:53 pm
This sort of thing is the reason I never (unless something is hanging off me that should be attached, or is bleeding or weeping) go to the doctors.

I hate them.

You ok though?, well I know obviously not as evidenced by the doctor visit, but erm. You know?

x
- - rowtheboat ^Pro
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  - Friday, 28. Dec, 2007 @ 03:53:17 pm
  I'm actually really pissed off.
  
  I never go to the doctors either, for similar reasons. But on this occasion I have to, because what is happening isn't normal - but it's not bad enough for me to go to A&E. Which basically seems to be my only other option, since I need a GP recommendation to go back to the clinic. Which the tosser wouldn't give me as I need to "try" the antibiotics first and "see what happens". Even though there is no way that antibiotics are going to have any effect.
  
  Wanker.
  - - Old-Nick ^Pro
    - Friday, 28. Dec, 2007 @ 03:56:30 pm
    Fuck him - go to A&E anyway.
    
    Please.
    - - rowtheboat ^Pro
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      - Friday, 28. Dec, 2007 @ 03:59:52 pm
      No need. Seriously - I wouldn't be messing around being "brave" if I thought things were really bad and I would go if I thought I needed to. Not least because I'm a complete wuss when it comes to pain
      
      I'm being careful.
      
      Thanks though x
      - Mrs_F
        
        Friday, 28. Dec, 2007 @ 07:26:07 pm
        
        I can see where Nick is going with this Rowe. YOu may not feel that it is bad enough to go to A&E, bu the is obviously not addressing your concerns. Why not ask for a second opinion.
        
        I have PM'd you.
        
        I hope you are ok, I am worried.
        
        X
        
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- kevinwilson ^Pro
- Friday, 28. Dec, 2007 @ 03:54:21 pm
sincere sympathies.
sometimes they are just so disinterested just going there makes you feel worse.
- - rowtheboat ^Pro
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  - Friday, 28. Dec, 2007 @ 03:57:26 pm
  I'm lucky enough that I rarely have health problems, so my main memories of GPs are of my lovely family doctor from when I was a kid. Who was actually a proper doctor, rather than a pill dispenser.
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- Juzzzy ^Pro
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- Friday, 28. Dec, 2007 @ 04:23:38 pm
They really //are// shit these days, aren't they?

I'm with Nick. Better safe than sorry, and all that.

x
- - rowtheboat ^Pro
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  - Friday, 28. Dec, 2007 @ 04:31:08 pm
  Aye, I know. If things get worse I will consider it - but I don't think I'll need to. He's right about one thing(!) - infection is the worst case scenario right now, and I'm pretty much certain I don't have one.
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- faffajane ^Pro
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- Friday, 28. Dec, 2007 @ 04:29:48 pm
If it doesn't improve please go to A&E, you cannot be too careful!

I hate doctors!!

hugs xx
- - rowtheboat ^Pro
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  - Friday, 28. Dec, 2007 @ 04:38:00 pm
  To think I used to want to be one.
  - - faffajane ^Pro
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    - Friday, 28. Dec, 2007 @ 04:43:15 pm
    You probably would have done a better job lol
    - - Juzzzy ^Pro
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      - Friday, 28. Dec, 2007 @ 05:06:43 pm
      Take no notice - she just wanted to write really nice prescriptions.
      - rowtheboat ^Pro
        
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        Friday, 28. Dec, 2007 @ 05:09:14 pm
        
        I thought it was a profession in which I could make optimum use of my illegible handwriting.
        
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      - faffajane ^Pro
        
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        Friday, 28. Dec, 2007 @ 05:22:09 pm
        
        Bet her handwriting is really neat as well lol
        
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- happy28 ^Pro
- Friday, 28. Dec, 2007 @ 04:36:56 pm
wow, your doctor sounds as competent as mine. I went after suffering a very long and heavy period, she said ok then, go on the pill for 2 months, i asked what this would do, she said it would stop irregular periods, was about to bundle me away until I said 'so I can't be pregnant then?'
at which point, she suddenly recommended a blood test/pregnancy test and numerous other tests, followed by come back after the results and we'll discuss it further.

I thought the doctors were supposed to diagnose illness not just put a blanket over everything?

Hope you are a bit better now
x
- - rowtheboat ^Pro
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  - Friday, 28. Dec, 2007 @ 04:40:17 pm
  Idiots.
  
  This guy asked me absolutely nothing about my symptoms and started typing as soon as I said the first thing.
  
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- Shipscook
- Friday, 28. Dec, 2007 @ 05:55:27 pm
Well when I went to see mine about my knee and came away with a free set of hypertension, he never even prodded my knee. but insisted on giving me pain relief that I said I didn't need.
- - rowtheboat ^Pro
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  - Friday, 28. Dec, 2007 @ 05:58:42 pm
  And I've just paid for antibiotics that I have no intention of using without him even checking to see if I had a temperature, and thus at least one sign of infection.
  
  Fills you with ~~drugs~~ confidence, eh?
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- deana24
- Saturday, 29. Dec, 2007 @ 12:27:56 am
So have you been to A&E yet?
- - rowtheboat ^Pro
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  - Saturday, 29. Dec, 2007 @ 12:29:12 am
  Er.... *ahem*
  
  I'll just finish this glass...
  - - deana24
    - Saturday, 29. Dec, 2007 @ 12:36:33 am
    Well do look after yourself, duckie. I know GPs are ninnies but if you don't feel right pursue it. Possibly sober though. A&E are quite keen on that in my experience. Go tomorrow. God knows what you'll pick up at this time of night there.
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- Sienna
- Saturday, 29. Dec, 2007 @ 12:30:39 am
Fuck him.
No, obviously you can't do that, but bollox to him, just ring up the emergency number at the next opportunity (8:30am normal work days?) and get booked in AGAIN with ANOTHER doctor, who will LISTEN and TOUCH you to EXAMINE you properly. I know, I know, such things have never been done in any GP's surgery in "Great" Britain, but you can try. Alternatively, fly abroad and get treated on your travel insurance or E11. Bound to be a superior service!
- - rowtheboat ^Pro
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  - Saturday, 29. Dec, 2007 @ 12:32:14 am
  I vote for the latter. Decent treatment //and// a holiday. Fab!
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- deleted user
- Saturday, 29. Dec, 2007 @ 01:32:43 am
It's never a good sign if the prescription is written before you've finished speaking.

Medication can be such a vicious merry-go-round.. take this, it'll make //this// better, but will in turn cause //these symptoms// for which you'll need to take //that//.

Hope all's well soon though x
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- RunDontWalk ^Pro
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- Saturday, 29. Dec, 2007 @ 02:33:42 pm
ooo Row, please take care of yourself hunny. (((hugs)))
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- deleted user
- Saturday, 29. Dec, 2007 @ 04:44:34 pm
Hey you, don't take any risks lady.

Doctors, don't you just lov'em - NOT

GB
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