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Doctor's appointment

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10greenapples · 04/08/2017 12:03

I missed a drs appointment for my dd as I just wasn't going to make it on time. Anyway today I recieved a letter which says if one more appointment is missed she won't be allowed another one for 6 months! We can cancel an appointment but need to give an hours notice. So we will only be seen at the walk in if another is missed which is 8am-11am and a 2 hour wait. Aibu in thinking this seems pretty harsh?!

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Topseyt · 04/08/2017 17:13

OP, clearly you can never be wrong.

You are an entitled and idiotic.

Original poster
10greenapples · 04/08/2017 17:14

I've stated several times I was unreasonable.

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PutItOnYourPancake · 04/08/2017 17:16

And then gone on and on and on about why all the countless reasonable suggestions/actions made by other posters on your thread cannot possibly apply to you...

123MothergotafleA · 04/08/2017 17:18

Good. I hope you've got the message now. In future you make a phone call to apologise when you're late, it's what's known as good manners.
Secondly, if your child has a condition that can be treated by the Pharmacist you don't need a GP appointment.
Got that?

Sirzy · 04/08/2017 17:21

So next time you get delayed en route to an appointment what would you do?

Original poster
10greenapples · 04/08/2017 17:21

Depends, not everyone can afford to pay for prescriptions for I may go to the gp if I can't afford to pay over the counter.

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Original poster
10greenapples · 04/08/2017 17:22

I hardly see the gp so not something I need to think about.

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123MothergotafleA · 04/08/2017 17:23

Cos it's all free innit ?

WeAllHaveWings · 04/08/2017 17:24

You pharmacist can do prescriptions for your child

Original poster
10greenapples · 04/08/2017 17:24

I hardly see the gp and it was the first time I was late.

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Lweji · 04/08/2017 17:25

Anyway the people saying I need to get emergency credit are actually being ridiculous. I do not NEED emergency credit.

I was giving you the benefit of the doubt until this point. [erm]

Nobody said you needed it. But it would have helped here, probably.
It is convenient and saves lots of people lots of hassle.

I didn't NEED a mobile phone before they existed, but I can think of a few occasions when it would have helped immensely. Not least of all when husband was supposed to pick me up from the airport and not showed up.

And no need to be rude to pps. (the same is valid in relation to the OP, btw)

WeAllHaveWings · 04/08/2017 17:25

or they can in Scotland..............I assume it's the same in England, you register with a pharmacist and they can prescribe ointments, calpol and such like.

Original poster
10greenapples · 04/08/2017 17:25

Funny cos they charged me for the piriton.

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Lweji · 04/08/2017 17:26

I'm curious.

What did the pharmacist say and what did they give your child?

Original poster
10greenapples · 04/08/2017 17:26

Crunchy mum said I needed credit if I have kds so yes someone did.
Please read.

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Lweji · 04/08/2017 17:27

Funny cos they charged me for the piriton.

But you can't afford to have £5 on your phone at any time?

Original poster
10greenapples · 04/08/2017 17:28

They pharmacist gave piriton, said it look like an allergy but told me to come back if gets worse (puss
Or redness) and charged me for the piriton

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Original poster
10greenapples · 04/08/2017 17:31

Medication I would class as an essential. Phone credit not so much.

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WeAllHaveWings · 04/08/2017 17:32

Not every pharmacy doesn't it, google NHS minor ailments scheme to find one in your area to register with.

You need to take your child with you for the pharmacist to see and prescribe.

PutItOnYourPancake · 04/08/2017 17:32

Did you think they shouldn't charge you?!

Original poster
10greenapples · 04/08/2017 17:36

Oh god I never said that! Wow you sad little people love to twist things. I said I will go gp next time so I don't have to pay!!!

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Lweji · 04/08/2017 17:39

But, surely, if you had some credit and called the GP perhaps they could have held your appointment and you'd not have to pay for the piriton.

BTW, I don't think I'd trust a pharmacist to diagnose if it looked like an allergy or not. I'd really want to see a doctor if it involves eyes.

I'd rather go to A&E than trust a pharmacist to make a diagnosis, tbh.

Has it got any better?

Original poster
10greenapples · 04/08/2017 17:41

Why wouldn't you trust a pharmacist?

Yes it has.

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Coconutspongexo · 04/08/2017 17:42

Pharmacists are trained for these ailments... going to a&e would be uncalled for, a walk in yes A&E? No

Lweji · 04/08/2017 17:43

Well, I know someone whose daughter had a swollen eye and her eye was saved only because they went to A&E (at least see a doctor).
But you do what you like.

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