Quote from: Scrumpy on Today at 12:30:04 PM.. and put a clean vest on.

I never said which bit they want to look at...

very true - and they can't

Quote from: JBR on Today at 10:50:57 AMI believe that one problem is that some people, perhaps many, hopefully pop in to the doctor's hoping for treatment for nothing more than a snivel.  Of course, they have to be seen, but unfortunately those with potentially dangerous symptoms are not seen quickly enough.  As a nation, we now seem to have lost any common sense these days.

One solution, which I believe goes on in our GP practice, is for patients to be seen by an 'associate practitioner', a qualified person who may have been a nurse or possibly someone under training, to see the routine matters.  This makes a lot of sense, as they can identify real problems which really need attention.

However, I'm sure that some GP practices rely on unqualified receptionists to make decisions as whether a patient may be seen by a doctor.

On the other hand, I know that there are several GPs in my local practice and we are fortunate that, unlike some places, they are accessible when needed.

We have an excellent local pharmacy who we can rely on for advice on basic ailments.  Am not 100% certain, but I believe that when we tell the GP surgery that the pharmacist has told us to Dee the doctor, they're more willing to help.

I'll watch Australian Masterchef for some ideas and get back to you both.

It was a joke ... Phew!!.... 

Quote from: dextrous63 on Today at 09:25:45 AMI think I'd rather stick my head into a food processor to get the same mental stimulation.

That sounds like a plan .. What speed will you put it on.. ?

... and put a clean vest on.

Quote from: klondike on Today at 11:49:07 AMLivi appointment was delayed a bit. Said needs examination. Phoned surgery. Amazingly that might be today. I'd better get dressed.

Livi appointment was delayed a bit. Said needs examination. Phoned surgery. Amazingly that might be today. I'd better get dressed.

Quote from: dextrous63 on Today at 09:25:45 AMI think I'd rather stick my head into a food processor to get the same mental stimulation.

Does that work? What food processor do you recommend?

Maybe they only have electoral roll data.