I'm not very au fait with the British health care system (despite having lived here for over a decade ). Is it possible to have a private GP? I'm with a completely rubbish practice at the moment, the only one that was taking patients when I moved to the area. I've been trying to get into a good one closer to where I live for about 2 years now, with no luck. I've even tried complaining to my local health authority, but no joy.
Now dh's and my adoption medicals are due to be redone, and the practice is simply refusing to do them. Apparently they won't do it during surgery hours, so the GP has to phone me to make an appointment at his convenience, and he just hasn't phoned. The situation is getting very desperate, so I'm also trying to get a copy of our notes so that at least I can see if the BUPA GP service at Canary Wharf will do it, but they're being obstructive about that too. First of all they said they didn't give copies of notes, then when I pointed out that it was my right under the freedom of information act I was told I would have to talk to the secretary, who is never there, and doesn't answer her phone when she is.
If it is possible to have a private GP, how do I find one and are there any negatives about going private (apart from cost of course).
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Private GPs - I want to shake my NHS one until his teeth rattle
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bran · 07/03/2005 22:06
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