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What do GP receptionists ask intrusive questions?

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jeaux90 · 07/12/2025 11:21

AIBU to not expect to tell the receptionist more details? She asked me the nature of the appointment. I said it’s a gynaecological issue, she asked if I could share more information I said no, I’m not comfortable doing that. It wasn’t an emergency appointment and I asked for a female GP. Surely she didn’t need to know anything more?

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Upthenorth · 07/12/2025 11:23

I suppose it’s to triage how quickly you need to be seen?

If they didn’t ask and it transpires it was urgent then they could be liable in some way. I imagine they genuinely want people with urgent issues to be seen too.

I don’t think they ask for fun.

intrepidpanda · 07/12/2025 11:22

It's to triage you so the most urgent cases get seen first. A lump would be very different to a bit of thrush.