...to ask this of my GP?

[pcofmushu]

Hi all, this is my first post on here. Looking for some advice. I am studying a masters in Medical Law and Ethics and I will soon be writing my 15,000 word dissertation. I have chosen the area of law and medicine I wish to focus on for my research piece. I wondered if it would be OK/acceptable to ask my GP for some assistance, in the form of giving them a questionnaire to complete and me using their answers (anonymously) to reference and use as evidence & context for my topic.

I have quite a good relationship with my GP, they are very kind and friendly and we always have a bit of a laugh together whenever I'm in the surgery. Fortunately I don't have to go to the Doctors as a patient very often!

I know how much pressure they are all under but I also think if you don't ask you don't get. What are your thoughts? TIA x

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Thank you for your responses. I was just putting the feelers out there to see if this method would be appropriate/acceptable so that (as per the general consensus!) I can start thinking about other approaches.

My dissertation module and ethics appointment isn't until the new year and I understand that I cannot make a start on anything until then. However, as with anything in life, there is never any harm in being prepared and having ideas to take along with me. I am very passionate about the area I'm pursuing and want to put all the effort and leg-work in that I can to give this a real good go