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> 
> Unfortunately I've tried and am trying "the balls of steel" approach at the
> moment and its taking its toll off of me in a big way, physically and
> mentally.
> For those who have tried it and survived ........let me know if you
> exist......to let me know if its worth pursuing
> Shahid
> "Physically and Mentally Drained"
you need to develop and practice set patter eg

I know you  are worried but I am sorry I am not able to help you you
need a denitst/citizen advice/SS/priest etc

For things like those infernal private letters beloved of istitutions
but not one I list as necessary like safe to fly at 32 weeks pregnant 

I do not have the expertise to answer this question or charge a
prohibitive fee

For referring to other members of the PHCT eg someone thinks it promores
their street cred for dr to do routine smear

THe nurse is much more practised at doing these these days and I could
have seen someone who was ill amd needed the skills of a mere doctor

For ther are no appointments or i have to be seen by x time as i have an
imprtant party to go to

Well i suggest you negotiate with your fellow patients in here (they
usually collar you in the waiting room)  I don't mind what order i see
people as long as I am not waiting for people who DNA

I am sure we do all have balls but the trouble like parenting is being
consistent and giving the patient some responsibility.

I never tell people to stop anything.  I ask them if why they smoke etc.
I check that they are fully aware of the risks and then say 'well you
are a responsible individual, so if and when you decide to give up we
are here to help.'  They have to decide - it is their body.

Yomi




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