GP yet another rant

janer1967

Had voicemail to call surgery today so I returned call 

GP wants to discuss blood test results with me (no idea why ) 

Have to ring back at 830 in morning next week to get appt. They wouldn't book me one while I was on phone 

Why do they have these ridiculous processes it would save them answering another call next week by just booking it there and then 

Sandy_123

Rant away Jane, have you got the econsult at your surgery, I have at mine. I agree its rediculas they can't just book you in. I hope your results are not too bad with gp

janer1967

No sandy can only book by phone ridiculous 

janer1967

As others have said they always alert you on Friday it was just before they closed so got to worry about it all weekend now 

bg844

Hope you get sorted. You really would think that they’d want to book you in earlier before appointments are released for others if the GP wants to see you, they wouldn’t of bothered leaving a voicemail otherwise!

janer1967

Yep they ring you tell you gp wants a discussion with you then don't let you arrange it 

Good job I'm not a worrier and after all it probably something trivial 

Sandy_123

That's true about doing it on a Fri before they close, hopefully Monday will get sorted

Leigh14

I had very similar @janer1967 a few weeks ago. Call from reception saying GP wanted phone consultation regarding blood test results. I was then given one for 3 weeks later!
Hope you manage to get it dealt with on Monday.

Binky1234

@janer1967 I totally agree with you. Good job as you say your not a worrier, I really admire that. My hubby is not a worrier at all whereas I worry about absolutely everything.

Take care and hope Monday you get an appointment.

SueHeath

You rant away @janer1967 I would be furious, as you say it's a good job your not a worrier, if it was me i would mention it to the Doctor, as it's such a silly way of working !!!!!!! 
I hope your okay anyway, and get an appointment straight away on Monday, my fingers will be crossed for you xxx

janer1967

No appt today I slept in I know after my rant that isn't good but also impossible to get through on Monday so alarm is set to call tomorrow 

Cher_Alumni

@janer1967 How frustrating. A similar thing happened to me a few months ago and I mithered about it rotten until I got chance to speak with the doctor. Keep calm, as you are, and let's hope you get through in the morning. Fingers crossed it will be something and nothing 

Sandy_123

Good luck with tomorrow @janer1967

Lou67

Hi @janer1967

Hope you get it sorted tomorrow.

Take care.

janer1967

Update 

Bloods showed kidney function concerns nothing urgent just repeat test in month 

Good news my blood sugar was best it has ever been and now within acceptable range for a diabetic 

Thanks for all your support 

Sandy_123

Very good  news on the blood sugers  results, see how  the bloods go next time on kidney function

Alex_Alumni

Thanks for your update @janer1967 that sounds positive, I'm sorry you had to go through such a faff to get the results!