Chris Burton typed:
> (b) local NHS resp physician is brilliant
Sadly, I am inexperienced at discussing a relative
of mine with a GP "colleague". I've only got one
GP on my list, and I think I have displayed a fair
amount of professional courtesy when dealing with
him.
I am aware, however, that there are GP brothers and
sisters who believe that "professional courtesy" is
an anachronism, that it is undesirable, and that
GPs (other doctors and their families thereof) should
be treated no differently.
I have no intention of going into the details of my
mother's medical condition on this list (clearly).
But I don't want to give the impression to her GP
that I would like her to receive preferential rx
on the NHS. She has private medical insurance, so
this would seem to be the way to go.
Frinstance, my mother contacted her GP's surgery last
Monday (7th) and was given an appt for the 15th. There
could be a zillion reasons for this but it is difficult
for me to "look into it" without appearing aggressive
(well not quite aggressive, but I hope you know what
I mean).
OTOH, I want the best possible medical attention for
my mother.
So I have written a nice letter to her GP and I hope
he will be in touch with me soon.
Who said life would be easy?
My dog died.
The day before, my wife's grandfather fell in the garden
and has been in a coma ever since.
Tonight, a 52-year-old friend developed chest pain, sweating
and breathlessness after playing squash. He's in A&E now
but his wife has told me not to go there.
If things come in three, I should be all right for now...
SH*T!!! The cat's just bitten my toe!!!
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