but they are still denied benefits regardless of our statements.
It can take sometimes a year to win their appeal and they are getting no
income until after they have won their appeal. We have had to seek
assistance from MP's and voluntary rights organisations in order to
appeal against incompetent doctors carrying out the all work test
improperly.
We have a motion to LMC confernce in Brent & Harrow on this subject in
three weeks.
Gillian
In article <[log in to unmask]>, [log in to unmask] writes
>In a message dated 5/29/98 9:06:56 GMT, you write:
>
><< wo very difficult consultations with the same patient today (so much
> for complaints about not enough appointments!) 40 minutes of my life
> ruined!
> She wanted a continuation sick note. But the Benefits Agency had
> written and said that she was capable of work so I declined. >>
>
>I quite frequently disagree with the benefits agency opinion about fitness to
>work and continue writing med 3's for patients if I feel it's justified on
>medical grounds.
>
>Jenny
>Dr Jennifer Kay
>( GP London )
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Dr Gillian Braunold
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