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[dazned]

Well my surgery was a family doctors practice, one man started it off and he slowly built it up,he started off in an annex connected to his house and his wife was the practice nurse ! Those were the days! Sadly he passed away and for about 2 years all we had were logins,then another doctor bought it out ,he was awful and the other doctor's eventually "got him out"  Now it has been taken over by a medical firm ! So that means a practise manager runs it so we know that means budgets are the most important thing ,well the bottom line is,so maybe they do need keeping an eye on by members of the public.

[peegeetip]

Hi DancingGirl

I mentioned the concerns about driving and AD's on an earlier post.
So sorry you encountered the problem with the practice nurse.
They really should know better. I wonder if the comments were similar to those I experienced from my doc.

http://www.menopausematters.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,25993.msg400301.html#msg400301

I'd not take the chance with insurance companies as they try and avoid paying for any excuse these day.

http://www.rethink.org/resources/d/driving-and-mental-illness-factsheet

Sounds like a great opportunity Dazned, hope it gives you some input to improve things if you get in.

 

[dazned]

After some recent appointments of late I will probably be banned 
But I will ask !

[CLKD]

It doesn't matter who 'owns' the Practice, it will be under Government Guidelines.  Practice Managers won't be any different than how GPs ran Surgeries years ago, but they are the front line for budgets, staffing etc., allowing GPs to 'get on'.  Our Manager has done a good job so far and we have Nurses with varying extra qualifications, including being able to Prescribe.  This leaves GPs to see patients and if necessary, the Nurse will nip into the room in-between to ask.

I informed my Insurance Company abut the medication prescribed for depression and anxiety and was told they didn't need to know  - however, I know when I'm not safe to drive.  So I don't.  As for GPs prescribing 'without due care' …… they will be aware of side-effects and they will be aware that side-effects don't affect everyone, apparently there is a 'yellow' report card but I've never been offered one to fill in  . 

[Dorothy]

I have just been back to my GP for a final appointment before moving...as you may know, they have been the reverse of helpful in the past.  Same result this time, but thought I would share her parting comment with you.  She hopes that when I move, I will find a GP that is interested in 'that sort of thing' (i.e. early menopause)    Can you imagine having that response about any other issue?  I give up!   

[peegeetip]

"'that sort of thing' (i.e. early menopause)    Can you imagine having that response about any other issue?  I give up!   "
This is what I've been saying earlier in the post!

Don't give up  but I hope you gave her a mouthful!

This is exactly why I have my stance on why we should be so careful how we label ourselves.

We have a condition pure and simple, now treat me if I ask Doc! "do get on!"
Anything else just confuses people including the doc's.

 

[Limpy]

"'that sort of thing' (i.e. early menopause)    Can you imagine having that response about any other issue?

That sort of response is given in respect to other issues.

OH has had a neurological eye issue, he has had "What do you want me to do about it?"
Also, "I know nothing about this sort of thing, good luck with finding a specialist"

That type of response isn't limited to meno.
GPs have to have a very broad spectrum of knowledge, perhaps not surprising they fall down in some areas.

[CLKD]

No bed-side manner there then  ……….

[Limpy]

No bed-side manner there then  ……….

That's true - However the GP in question wasn't well at the time, died of pancreatic cancer a couple of years later.
GPs are people they can feel c--- like we do.

[CLKD]

Yep - they may have given bad news to the previous patient or support due to bereavement ……… which is why it is important to build a working relationship …….

[Dorothy]

It was actually the tone of her voice when she said 'interested in that sort of thing' that got me...she made it sound like she was talking about a taste for x-rated films or top-shelf magazines, not a health concern!!!  She even screwed her face up as if she was talking about something distasteful 

[CLKD]

In the wrong Job  ………..

[GeordieGirl]

It was actually the tone of her voice when she said 'interested in that sort of thing' that got me...she made it sound like she was talking about a taste for x-rated films or top-shelf magazines, not a health concern!!!  She even screwed her face up as if she was talking about something distasteful 

I wonder how interested she'll be when it affects her.... Hm. Is it bad to hope she has a rough time of it, just to make sure she finally realises what her patients have been putting up with?

GG x

[CLKD]

Not at all, that crossed my mind: however, she'll probably be long retired by then  ……… and perhaps she'll have a GP of similar ilk 

[dazned]

Well I asked about the patient participation group they said leave your name and number they would ring ,still waiting !