Disgusted with the GP.

[Daisymae15]

This is not a bashing the NHS thread we are so angry with the GP.

My Mil 92 is in a nursing home last Thursday she had a minor stroke the home called the GP and all she has done is send aspirin, wouldn't visit.
Yesterday she had a fall, banged her head, shoulder and back. Not injured enough to call an ambulance.
The GP was called yesterday and was supposed to phone, as of 7pm tonight she still hasn't rung. When WE phoned the surgery told that she is on the list to be called.
The home are frustrated at not being able to give anything stronger than paracetamol. We are frustrated because of covid we are not allowed to visit.
(Someone tested positive on Saturday so they have gone back in lockdown)
We feel as though the GP is hoping she dies so she doesn't need to bother. DH has spoken to the home and they have said that they are worried about her, she is in a lot of pain, very depressed and not even got dressed today. Last night she slept in a chair as she couldn't lie down.

As I have said I'm not bashing the NHS as in the last year I have had breast cancer and my treatment has been first class.(Not under the same surgery)
We can't change surgeries as each home in town has an allocated practice.

Is covid to blame or is it possible that she is a shit GP.

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣@TatianaBis I nearly spat my drink!

We did ask the nurse from the home if she should have an ambulance but we have been told that if one was needed the doctor would authorise who had said one Thats bollocks. We're a residential home and are perfectly capable to decide to call out of hours.

DNAR is purely for resuscitation, it doesn't mean don't treat. Fill in a ReSPECT form. If you need guidance please PM me. My head of care and I have been asked to deliver training across our county as ours are so good.

@TatianaBis - to be fair the frail elderly do need to be on 'end of life pathways'. A 'pathway' just means a care plan. In fact 'pathway' is often not used now. But a care plan for end of life just mean there are plans in place for situations that may arise in your final years so that the patients dignity as well as best practice are upheld.

I agree that end of life care should be part of the careplan, but not everyone uses the Respect form or has an advanced directive . It helps in planning for the future in case of deterioration or an emergency situation. If it specifies that the resident does not want to see a doctor at the home or go to hospital under any circumstances then that would be clear for everyone, but it is not true that the staff need a doctor to call an ambulance. Ideally nok and poa would be involved in careplans as they know the resident . It is also not true that carehomes carry stock medication, even paracetomol can be named only, not all homes have access to a 24hr pharmacy and nurses do not always have the skill and knowledge to diagnose Tia or injuries, one nurse for 60 residents may not have even witnessed either event .

@Daisymae15 How is your mother in law doing? She’s been in my thoughts.

@Daisymae15 hows mum doing