Good things about doctors!!

[Susiesue61]

Just been reading a thread about some horrific experiences people have had with doctors/ the NHS. Whilst I sympathise greatly with missed/delayed diagnoses and poor experiences, it makes me desperately sad to think of all the good things doctors do that may go unnoticed.
I've been a doctor for 23 years and have never deliberately been awful! I love my job and do my best for my patients. However we are human and make mistakes.
How about some good stories to counteract some of the bad?!

My favourite encounter with a doctor was a few years ago when I finally plucked up the courage to seek help after years of depression. He listened, took me seriously, and provided plenty of resources and started me on anti depressants, which I desperately needed. He made me schedule visits with him every week or two for a number of weeks and ultimately he really helped me during that time. I was devastated when I had to move surgery after moving house. I think I might track him down and send him a letter of thanks...

My Gp's are amazing. I've had a fair few over the years some good, some but so but my current practice are brilliant. I can see any of the partners with total confidence, they are practical, give useful advice and totally trust them.

They supported me through 9 full months of two hyperemesis pregnancies, PND, a poorly baby - I was always in there for something and they were always great.

We have a kid who's chronically sick. His hospital medics have a total handle on him and I completely trust them. Went fucking mental at friends "helpfully" suggesting that as DS was so poorly so often we should get a second opinion. "You don't understand. I have stood looking at him many times thinking he is going to die. He has not died because they know what they are doing. I trust them. That is a total gift and you should not undermine it - the reason he is not dead is because his medics know their shit".

Eventually I went a bit mad with the stress of it all. My GP does not have a warm bedside manner, but, she is on the ball and has NEVER made me wait for an appointment. She's frosty and businesslike, but, I trust her and I believe she has my back. That is another gift.

Good people, with incredible skills, doing thier best, under shitty circumstances.

You know what? I'm going into my GP with some scones tomorrow. Thanks for the nudge. She's a fucking hero.

One of our GPs is a dermatology specialist, I can always go to him with eczema problems and he is knowledgeable and knows what the problem is and what to do. It’s very reassuring. Sadly he’s doing less and less hours as he’s on the road to retirement. How very dare he

My GP saved my life a few years ago . I’m still in regular contact with her now , I could never thank her enough for stopping me . She was an absolute guardian angel .

My elderly mother is terminally ill.
Her GP is possibly the nicest doctor I've ever met and I work in the NHS.
She is so caring and considerate, she never rushes my mother and always listens to her concerns.

Unfortunate that a few 'bad apples' taint the rest of the very good and caring medics.

The lovely HCP, who happened to be a parent of a child I teach, who kept me company and looked after me so kindly when I was admitted to A&E at the start of summer.

My GP, who prescribed antibiotics when I told him I had cellulitis and OOH had refused. I’ve had it multiple times, I know what it looks like!

The anaesthetist who came to talk to me about allergies when he’d finished his 14 hours in theatre because he knew I was expecting him.

So many great experiences! The NHS rocks.

There is a GP at my surgery who has the reputation of being a bit of a dragon... she definitely has no bedside manner!
But... when my DS2, who has autism, developed severe OCD that he was unable to leave the house, convinced by his intrusive thoughts that he was a danger to the public... she couldn't have been kinder. She got emergency meds into him to calm him, she arranged all the referrals asap and she cared.
She was there when we were desperate.

I have episodic ataxia. But a few years ago I had a weird prolonged bout (prob due to a viral infection as I tend to get attacks when unwell) I was unable to walk for a month and unwell a lot longer. The hospital consultant was so dismissive of the severity, and kept chucking meds at me. My GP however was brilliant...and kind, when I was feeling very scared.

I see how hard my own doctor daughter works and sometimes wonder why she persists when it is often such a thankless job!

The consultant who cared for me with DC1 as my pre-eclampsia began to spiral out of control.

The NICU nurse who spotted DC1 starting with NEC so ensuring it was treated immediately.

Another NICU nurse who became my espressing consultant and helped me keep going.

.... fast forward 14 years... the GP who recognised that DC1 had whooping cough even though they'd been immunized!

I will never be able to put into words how grateful I am for DF’s oncologist. Ever. He has given us all so much hope and strength in our darkest hours.

My gp is awesome. While he was able to diagnose my condition within minutes he asked me to give him a week to properly read up on it and pick the best medication for me.

I have pneumonia at the moment, the concern on his face was obvious and he's checked in with me a couple of times.

He's brilliant at calling back and changing meds etc right away.

you can tell he cares, thats the most important thing