Is it really unreasonable to expect the Dr sugery to get a locum in so they can have an emergency triage or emergency appointments?
Our Dr's usually have a triage system in place so you can ring speak to a dr and they will make an appointment for you that day or within the week depending on how serious they think the problem is.
This morning my dd (9mo) has developed a rash, she's had it before but her medicine for it isn't working, she's grumpy, clingy and very tired which is very unusual for her. I rang the dr sugery to get a call back only to be told, were not offering that service today, I explain the situation and ask for an emergency appointment to be told, one of our drs was in a serious accident this morning, we can't offer any appointments today. When i asked when the service was going to be availabe she said not till at least next monday. I then asked who i was ment to call as i didn't think it was serious for 999, we don't have a walk in centre and nhs direct wouldn't be able to see her, to be told 'that's not my problem'
I'm so angry, I know its beyond their control but isnt this what agency staff and locums are for?!
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addictediam · 15/08/2011 09:19
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