Face Mask rules at GP Surgery

Adrian_Scope

Sorry if my post was misleading @Username_removed or that you felt it was attacking expertise. That certainly wasn't my intention.

None of my post was really directed at you, nor anyone specifically, although I can see why you may have thought so, given I quoted you later on. It seems I should have found a better way to separate my points and explain myself.

I was initially responding to how the thread had changed from being generally supportive and solution-focused, to something that seemed less so. Beyond that, my intention was to provide a broader understanding of anxiety and expand upon what you've said, not attack it. I was hoping to highlight to others that unfortunately not everyone can just challenge it and push through, as anxiety can impact people in different ways.

I completely understood your point regarding binary choices and challenging them. From my own experience of working through a bad period of anxiety, this is what personally helped me through.

I hope that makes more sense!

janer1967

Hi sorry to join in late @Jurph

Could the practice not arrange for the community team to come and take the blood tests at home for your mum as she is unable to attend the surgery due to their policy 

I have in the past had this done at home when I was housebound 

Jurph

janer1967 said:

Hi sorry to join in late @Jurph

Could the practice not arrange for the community team to come and take the blood tests at home for your mum as she is unable to attend the surgery due to their policy 

I have in the past had this done at home when I was housebound 

I'll ask! Thank you

Jurph

I really don't want to turn this post in to a debate about whether you should be wearing a mask.

If she could, she would but she can't. Not even "for 10 minutes". You wouldn't ask a wheelchair user to stand up for 10 minutes while they received medical treatment. I don't see how this is different.

I thought I was clear that her medical conditions prevent her wearing a face covering and wasn't simply anxiety related. 

Thanks @Adrian_Scope for your understanding.

chiarieds

I'm a bit lost off with your GP's practise to be honest. Where a patient has understandable difficulties with wearing a mask, if this is highlighted beforehand, surely a nurse could then use PPE?

When I've visited my dentist, altho I'm able to wear a mask in going in, this therefore has to be removed prior to examining my mouth/giving treatment, & the dentist & her assistant put on PPE.

When I had to visit hospital due to an oral concern & then having a biopsy, the same occurred....

PENNYB_1971

The same thing happened to me a couple weeks back.  I had to go for bloods done and an ECG and blood pressure.  I have severe Asthma and other health problems  never have problems with the hospital or dentist etc  I have a lanyard which I was recommended by doctors   told doctor on phone can't wear a mask  was told it doesn't matter I don't have to  then receptionist wouldn't let me in surgery  

TheAlien

Just a thought..... but would she be able to wear a clear plastic face visor, the sort that you wear on your head, but covers your face?

That way she isn't wearing a mask as such, but still has a covering in place.