Dare I suggest that you only get what you pay for?
At an average capitation fee which is half that required by Pet Plan to insure
the health of a cat, you can hardly expect the GP to be at your beck and call.
To ask for a Rolls Royce having paid for a Ford Fiesta is either a con or
frankly stealing out of my pocket.
If you don't believe this I can put you in touch with three grieving families
in my area whose breadwinners were very nice caring types but who gave too
much and were left with zippo.
-----Original Message-----
From: [log in to unmask] On Behalf Of Donovan Ross
Sent: Saturday, February 14, 1998 10:52 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: FW: Nursing homes
In article <[log in to unmask]>, [log in to unmask] writes
>Strong suggestion
>Absolute refusal to do more than required by GMS without fee. Lay it on the
>line to the matron what is and what is not available. Any remotely ambulant
>patient MUST attend the surgery and not have a visit - even if wheelchair
>bound - there are wheelchair taxis. Don't forget para 13 of terms of service
>which allow YOU THE DR to decide [1] if a consultation is necessary and [2]
>where it should take place.
>Good Luck
>Peter Swinyard
>Vice Chairman Wilts LMC
What a sad reflection on a caring profession. When the patient has
become a fiancial package to the "back-stop" of our society, I really
wonder whether you should be in an executive position. Don't you think '
you should be challenging the authority of the authorities rather than
making callous remarks.
Many people are "remotely ambulant", but that does not mean that they
can be moved safely, without pain or mental trauma. Practitioners should
avoid "word games" at all cost. So sould you.
Donovan Ross
Library House Surgery
Avondale Road
Chorley
Lancs
PR7 2AD Phone: 01257 262081
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