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DSS UTI- can we take to our GP?

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squishyegg · 15/02/2022 22:05

Hello! My DSS is 9 and has a UTI (or what I believe is). She lives over 400 miles away usually and we currently have her for half term. Will mine and DP GP surgery see her tomorrow?

Thank you! X

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nocoolnamesleft · 15/02/2022 22:10

They can register her as a temporary resident, then pass on the info to her registered GP. Though whether they'll have any appointments available is harder to say: obviously ring as soon as they open.

Theunamedcat · 15/02/2022 22:12

Even registering as a temporary patient takes time I would call 111 they will get someone to see her

Theunamedcat · 15/02/2022 22:12

Him Blush

FawnFrenchieMum · 15/02/2022 22:15

You are probably best ringing 111 or seeing if you have a local walk in centre near by.

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squishyegg · 15/02/2022 23:01

Sorry I have no idea why I put DSS!! It was meant to be DSD!!

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Violetmo0n · 15/02/2022 23:04

111 will be quicker

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squishyegg · 15/02/2022 23:10

Okay will call 111 first thing

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SteppingOverTheMark · 16/02/2022 07:54

IMO, you shouldn’t call 111. It’s already oversubscribed and is for urgent care.

I’ve taken DSD to the doctors many times, they just fill out a quick form asking for home address, etc (it takes 5 mins) and it’s just like a normal appointment after that.

tintodeverano2 · 16/02/2022 09:32

@SteppingOverTheMark

IMO, you shouldn’t call 111. It’s already oversubscribed and is for urgent care.

I’ve taken DSD to the doctors many times, they just fill out a quick form asking for home address, etc (it takes 5 mins) and it’s just like a normal appointment after that.

Have you ever had a UTI? It can feel like an emergency when you're in agony!
Violetmo0n · 16/02/2022 09:36

@SteppingOverTheMark

IMO, you shouldn’t call 111. It’s already oversubscribed and is for urgent care.

I’ve taken DSD to the doctors many times, they just fill out a quick form asking for home address, etc (it takes 5 mins) and it’s just like a normal appointment after that.

To be fair a UTI can be dangerous is not treated ASAP
Ejk1990 · 16/02/2022 10:33

I've been hospitalised with UTI's twice, so I would phone 111 and get advice. Hope she feels better soon.

Theunamedcat · 16/02/2022 16:18

@SteppingOverTheMark

IMO, you shouldn’t call 111. It’s already oversubscribed and is for urgent care.

I’ve taken DSD to the doctors many times, they just fill out a quick form asking for home address, etc (it takes 5 mins) and it’s just like a normal appointment after that.

It's not just for urgent care
Cyclingforcake · 16/02/2022 16:20

It’s not just for urgent care. And an infection which needs treating with antibiotics is urgent anyway.

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