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DoctorDespair · 25/08/2023 08:13

Waiting in vain in the queue for a doctor's appointment. I dialed 62 times before even being put into the queue and now I'm 54th in the queue...

Honestly I know they are massively over stretched but fucking hell there must be a better way to organise appointments.

I'd love to swap but none of the other surgeries nearby are taking on new patients so I have no option but to wait anyone else in the queue of despair.

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DustyLee123 · 25/08/2023 08:33

My GP has a triage system where you fill in an online form. So much better.

HRTQueen · 25/08/2023 09:04

I can’t even make an appointment

have the system where you book online it’s rare to be able to

was advised to go down there at 8am I have done joined them queue no appointments left next day went earlier they gave out 5 appointments (this is a large surgery with 8 GP’s)

they are still using covid as a reason why they are not running a full service it’s so badly managed

my friend has given me some of her medication (on same meds) hopefully I shall be able to give to her back very soon

user8766221 · 25/08/2023 14:09

One thing I don't miss about the UK. What a ridiculous system.

The NHS is free, but you can't get an appointment.

I live in a country where private health is mandatory, and that means several private hospitals and clinics. I made an appointment this afternoon and am seeing a doctor this evening at 9pm at a time that is convenient to me after DC have gone to bed. The GP clinic here is open until midnight!

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