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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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TunnocksOrDeath · 03/08/2026 20:50

My surname is very unusual, and the receptionists at our GP take calls from their desk next to an open plan waiting room. I don’t want them confirming my name and my symptoms at me for everyone to hear. It’s a polite “no I’m not comfortable doing that” from me.

HJC88 · 03/08/2026 21:01

I know they're told to ask but I do not wish to discuss my personal ailments with someone who is not medically trained. Now, if it's not personal in nature, ie I have Morton's Neuroma and she made me an appointment with a MSK specialist then that's great, but anything personal to do with those bits of your body which are almost always encased in underwear .....no, not their business. I very politely say that it is of a highly personal nature and I do not wish to discuss it.

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