In a message dated 28/10/96 19:42:05, you write:
>3) Who spots the suicidal GP and stops him topping himself?
>Peter Glover
The answer to the above question has got to be, the GP i.e. your GP. It is
vitally important that we are all registered with, and get to know, our own
GP. Being on the list of your partners is very bad. We deserve proper
consideration. I have only taken my seasonal asthma seriously since my wife
insisted that I get my GP to sort it out instead of taking whatever was to
hand at the surgery. The support I get from occasional consultations for
further prescriptions is invaluable.
Someone suggested that we should find out all the doctors on our list (and by
the law of averages, each practice must have a couple of GP's on their books
and several hospital doctors) and write to them offering an appointment for a
health check. Giving each other the space and time in a secure enviroment to
off load and acknowledge the stress may help. Recently retired principals
could be used as a resource to help take over if the problem needed further
management. The BMA helpline needs to be more widely supported. The is no
proper occupational health service for General Practice but we understand the
job better than anyone outside and could provide the best care for each
other. The most important thing is mutual support.
Trefor Roscoe Email; [log in to unmask]
Beighton Health Centre Tel 0114 - 269 5061
Queens Road, Beighon Fax 0114 - 269 7186
Sheffield S19 6BJ
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