dekaspace Report post Posted April 16, 2009 How hard is it and what do I say? I went to see a doctor other day and told him uni wanted me assessed and he asked me why and I told him the problems and he agreed that it would be good to get assessed but kinda rushed me out as he was about 30 minutes behind schedule(and I was last patient of the day) I was thinking of asking surgery for a double appointment but may take ages I think. I am afraid of being fobbed off and rushed out as I have only just signed up with this doctor and they have cancelled on me once(the staff are always ill) and when I went for my health check they took an hour to see me then rushed me out in 3 minutes just doing a blood pressure, weight and height test. and this time as I say they were 30 minutes behind and me the only person left in surgery. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Enid Report post Posted April 17, 2009 You could try writing or phoning, simply say you wish to be referred for an assessment and list the reasons why, it may be easier if you dont have to do it face to face. <'> Enid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Delyth Report post Posted April 17, 2009 Hi It all sounds very frustrating... maybe try and get an early appointment and the GP won't be feeling quite so hurried or bothered by the amount of time it takes? When my husband went to the GP to ask for a referral to an AS specialist he used the guidelines from the NAS website to help him prepare and answer the GP question 'why?'. He didn't need to book a double appointment. I also went with him, in case he needed any help. Is there anyone who could attend with you, if you think that they could help? Good luck Delyth Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
