08-09-2012, 09:41 AM
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emergency doctor
Yesterday I had to call out the emergency docs from my medical practice, I phoned at 8.45 and was told that the doc would get to me when they could, at 12.45 I phoned again and was told, that due to the volume of calls there had been a slight delay, 2.30 I was phoned by the doc and told they had not forgotten me and they would be there as soon as possible, 4.45 doc turned up, I was immediately put on a course of antibiotics, only problem there was, it was Wednesday and nearly all chemists where shut, due to the nature of my illness I was unable to get out, so had to phone a mate of mine, who went for my prescription for me and also got me a tub of vapor rub from the chemist, to end on more of a downer, the vapor rub was expiry date April 2012, It was the first time since 2000 that I have had to call for an home visit, next time I will get some one to take me to the surgery and demand to see a doc there and then, I dont care when the year is over and done with, and I can get back to some semblance of normality, so that's my rant over and done with, hope you dont mind but I just had too get it off my chest as well as this infection so that I can breathe easier
08-09-2012, 10:28 AM
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Re: emergency doctor
Originally Posted by aitch
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Yesterday I had to call out the emergency docs from my medical practice, I phoned at 8.45 and was told that the doc would get to me when they could, at 12.45 I phoned again and was told, that due to the volume of calls there had been a slight delay, 2.30 I was phoned by the doc and told they had not forgotten me and they would be there as soon as possible, 4.45 doc turned up, I was immediately put on a course of antibiotics, only problem there was, it was Wednesday and nearly all chemists where shut, due to the nature of my illness I was unable to get out, so had to phone a mate of mine, who went for my prescription for me and also got me a tub of vapor rub from the chemist, to end on more of a downer, the vapor rub was expiry date April 2012, It was the first time since 2000 that I have had to call for an home visit, next time I will get some one to take me to the surgery and demand to see a doc there and then, I dont care when the year is over and done with, and I can get back to some semblance of normality, so that's my rant over and done with, hope you dont mind but I just had too get it off my chest as well as this infection so that I can breathe easier
I hope you are feeling a bit better now.
08-09-2012, 04:25 PM
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Re: emergency doctor
Dear Aitch, I'm so sorry to hear about this my old pal. That is a ridiculous response time.Not hijacking your thread but when mum was having pains in her chest I phoned for the doctor, which was during the evening. The person whom I spoke to was his wife and said she'd pass on the message.
Mum's pains were getting worse so I phoned again and said not to bother as I was ringing for an ambulance, which arrived and she was assessed, after which she was taken to A&E with a suspected heart attack. The doctor arrived just as the ambulance was leaving. He was very irate but I told him in no uncertain terms that an ambulance would have to have been called anyway as it was a severe angina attack.
The point of this is that if you're of the belief that you need urgent medical attention, phone for an ambulance. Gawd knows you've paid your dues over the years.
Hope you're feeling much better now lad.
08-09-2012, 06:38 PM
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Re: emergency doctor
Originally Posted by aitch
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Thanks to everyone for all your good wishes, Im feeling a bit better today, as it seems the antibiotics are starting to kick in im on to 3rd day of 7, fingers crossed and another bit of good news, mi cars passed the MOT, so I hope I can pass mine as well 
It is an appalling state of affairs to keep you waiting as long as they did.
All good wishes and that you continue to improve.
Take care.
George
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