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My GP excels again (not!)

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Hanmillmum said:
Laura all your pump equipment is ordered from the pump company, Medtronic in our case, and will continue so as long as you are pumping. You will still need your rapid insulin, lancets, strips, sharps boxes, and all back ups for pens etc etc from GP
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Thank you! I didn't know if the docs had to provide cannulas.
I thought I'd read it here but wasn't sure
 
DeusXM said:
Is it possible to speak to a doctor directly in the first instance?
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I can talk to them til I'm blue in the face.

Their standard response on insulin is there are too many types to know anything about it.
I've even spoken to the specialist nurse about what medication I need too & she was just as bad.
 
When you write to the practice manager, you might want to mention the terms medical negligence and GMC. Your doctor's idiocy is actually threatening your health at best and your LIFE at worst.
 
LeeLee said:
When you write to the practice manager, you might want to mention the terms medical negligence and GMC. Your doctor's idiocy is actually threatening your health at best and your LIFE at worst.
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I've already thrown in medical neg & have said that in the event that any harm comes to me through their negligence then I (or my mother - if the worst happens) will have every intention of sueing
 
Complaining to the GMC is really straightforward - worth a go before the situation gets any worse. The GP might chuck you off his list, but that might be a good thing!
 
You could also contact The Patients' Association for advice and support. Hope this is sorted out for you very soon. 🙂
 
holy moley, don't tone the letter down give to them tell them how bad they are and how serious this is. Can't believe it, hope you sort it, and kick some butt too!
 
I know this is what I always say but could you get your MP involved? Worth a try...? Best of luck, don't let the cretins grind you down!

(incidentally, I wonder where the whole 'right to choice' thing vs catchment areas comes in? Could you see if PALS could help you appeal to go outside your catchment? :confused:)
 
Twitchy said:
I know this is what I always say but could you get your MP involved? Worth a try...? Best of luck, don't let the cretins grind you down!

(incidentally, I wonder where the whole 'right to choice' thing vs catchment areas comes in? Could you see if PALS could help you appeal to go outside your catchment? :confused:)
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I have thought of that, I know DUK are going to London with kids & teens to sort out their care issues but I'd love some time to make my voice heard on this.

I'm waiting to hear from PALS so will ask if they can help me appeal it
 
Lauras87 said:
I can talk to them til I'm blue in the face.

Their standard response on insulin is there are too many types to know anything about it.
I've even spoken to the specialist nurse about what medication I need too & she was just as bad.
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So let me get this right... A 'qualified'(?!) medical professional freely admits to knowing nothing about insulin types and regimen, but feels able to dictate entirely inappropriate dosing frequency. Good GRIEF! 😱
 
everydayupsanddowns said:
So let me get this right... A 'qualified'(?!) medical professional freely admits to knowing nothing about insulin types and regimen, but feels able to dictate entirely inappropriate dosing frequency. Good GRIEF! 😱
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I'm waiting for a phone call back from my GP but have had to ring my DSN as I have 4 days of needles left.

I'm actually worried about getting my pump now
 
You should have less bother on a pump I'd have thought - as long as you can corrall them into giving you enough strips.

Most of the pump supplies will come from the manufacturer, the surgery will have less to worry about in terms of needles etc - and the vials of insulin are cheaper for them 🙂
 
everydayupsanddowns said:
You should have less bother on a pump I'd have thought - as long as you can corrall them into giving you enough strips.

Most of the pump supplies will come from the manufacturer, the surgery will have less to worry about in terms of needles etc - and the vials of insulin are cheaper for them 🙂
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thanks Mike - i feel the strips will be an issue again but on a pump i cant see how the docs can refuse me (i'm sure they will find a way tho)

my DSN is on the case about the needles & lancets so hopefully the docs will listen (she wasnt impressed)

spoke to PALS & they said i need to sit down with the practice manager & air my problems (again) & if the response i get isnt helpful then to complain to NHS England
 
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