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    Telephone consultation

    This morning I had a Telephone consultation with my Dr I rang to make an appointment as the allergies in my eyes are back and they are very red and sore , Eye hospital discharged me last year and said if it flared up again just to see my GP, I told receptionist about it and she suggested a phone appointment ,
    I must say for minor things this way is so good , instead of waiting for appointment and having to go and sit in a waiting room it was all done in a few minutes , Dr put prescription through to the chemist that collects and delivers our stuff they delivered within the hour . As I said for minor or repeat treatment it saves so much time for patient and Dr .
    Im not fat just 6ft too small

    #2
    These kind of consultations are becoming quite popular. I patient and doctor are happy withe consultation, it seems the way to go.
    Sometimes I forget to like posts,but that doesn't mean I don't like them.

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      #3
      Oma - that was good service. I would be quite happy with a phone consultation for some things, but I think sometimes you need a face to face. but perhaps even then an initial phone call could save time at the surgery - for everyone. I suppose Skype/Facetime is the next step.
      "Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "

      (Marianne Williamson)

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        #4
        Pleased you got sorted quickly Oma. Especially where your eyes are concerned.
        "Good friends help you to find important things when you have lost them....your smile, your hope, and your courage."

        (Doe Zantamata.)

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          #5
          Daisy I think for some things like this it's great but for anything I was worried about I would need to see the Dr as I don't think I would like a diagnosis over the phone where you can't be seen or examined ,
          He​​ had all my notes fro​​​​​m the eye Hospital on the computer screen so knew what I was on about
          Im not fat just 6ft too small

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            #6
            I had one last week. I knew I would need an appointment and the Dr on the phone gave me one for the next day. Excellent service. If I had not spoken to the Dr, I would probably have had to wait a few days.
            Women are like tea bags; you never know how strong they are until they are put in hot water.
            Eleanor Roosevelt.

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              #7
              I have used this a few times for cystitis. It saves waiting for an appointment, and the prescription is electronically sent to my local pharmacist.
              Anything which saves GPs time for more urgent cases is a good thing.
              I agree however that often a face to face appointment is what you need.
              “A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – Unknown

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