Reply to: Seeing a doctor

[NotAllThere]

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And my German dentist didn't use anaesthetic for a deep filling. ...

Mine did that too - apparently many patients do opt for this to save money. I won't fall for that again!

[NetwkSupport]

Just call the nearest surgery and make an appointment, sign the form which makes you a temporary resident so a doc will see you.

[BrilloPad]

If so, do NOT rinse it in neat Dettol. You will NOT be able to explain the consequences to your other half.

Too right. Anyway : doesn't everyone know that dettol should be applied with a wire brush?

[BrowneIssue]

I believe I'm still registered with a GP practise in a town I haven't lived in for twenty-five years.

Quite right too. I wouldn't go back to a GP that couldn't spell practice either.

[NickFitz]

I believe I'm still registered with a GP practise in a town I haven't lived in for twenty-five years. Good thing I don't get ill

[Gonzo]

Tsk, tsk. Contractors these days.

Phone Bupa, get an appointment nearby in your lunch break. Job done, no invoicing time lost.

Only if you need expensive prescription drugs do you then make a follow up appointment with an NHS doctor so that you can get the subsidised prescription.

[Doggy Styles]

Watch out if you're in Germany. I went to a local doctor and tried to explain a persistent headache and flu symptoms, and they gave me a full-blown eye-test, which I thought was part of a new improved diagnosis method. They sent me a significant bill.

And my German dentist didn't use anaesthetic for a deep filling. Brits don't like to show pain to Johnny Foreigner, so I suffered in silence. Mug.

Neither spoke English, another reason why I was learning German.

[~Craig~]

Make an appointment with a local surgery and register as a temporary patient (fill in form). Take the form in with you to see the Doc and he'll write stuff on it. You then give the form to your own GP and they update your records.

[Durbs]

Phone 'NHS Direct', they will sort you out and get you into a local surgery.

[BrowneIssue]

Is it itchy ? any dribbling pus ?

If so, do NOT rinse it in neat Dettol. You will NOT be able to explain the consequences to your other half.

[Ravello]

no illness, just wondering, as you never know

Aww c'mon, that can't be true! If it is that's waay too organised.

[mrdonuts]

no illness, just wondering, as you never know

[Alf W]

Just google your symptoms and the internet will convince you which debilitating and terminal disease you have.

[EternalOptimist]

how do you go about seeing a GP whilst working away from home ?

What is it, I'm sure we can help.
Is it itchy ? any dribbling pus ?


come on, give us a chance to show our expertise

[Smurficus]

Just ring the local surgery, they'll normally give an appointment - would be a good idea to know your NHS number before you go.