Help new Doctor surgery problem

2old4this · 22-05-2009, 20:41

Hi Guys

Need some help writing a email to practice manager

I went to register with a new surgery and today i was invited to have a chat with a doctor why i was moving. told him the reason i was moving was because it close to my home and also they had low medical fees.he asked if my wife and kids where moving i told him they where not moving because my wife said the doctor knows the medical problem my son has. and it would take the new doctor some time to understand. i have been told that i cant be a patient without my family. so i said whats my family got to do with my health. he came up with some crap about child abuse family problems ect

P.S i am moving because of medical test fees for Taxi badge my currant surgery charges £150 and this new surgery charge £70 medical forms can only be filled in by your registered doctor

cnewton2k · 22-05-2009, 20:45

is the new surgery within your catchment area?

2old4this · 22-05-2009, 21:58

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Originally Posted by Solventcandy

is the new surgery within your catchment area?

yes it is

NoKnowledge · 22-05-2009, 22:07

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Originally Posted by 2old4this

medical forms can only be filled in by your registered doctor

Nonesense, that money is going into his or her back pocket . You are paying not the trust.

2old4this · 22-05-2009, 22:20

anyone know who else has access to your medical records other then your GP

superbiatch · 22-05-2009, 22:25

I think if depends if your GP is private or works on behalf of the local primary care trust. If they are private, then basically they can charge what they like (at least thats my understanding).

lascura · 23-05-2009, 00:14

Here are a few links you may find useful in relation to why the fees are applied and whether they are relevant to your 'case'.

Why do GPs charge sometimes charge fees

Factors to be considered when charging fees

Fees for part-time medical services

I am not going to comment since i don't know or can't verify the details of your case or circumstances. Hopefully the information will be useful.

Matthew · 23-05-2009, 00:46

I would contact your local PCT with regards to this, I take it from your location you are in High Wycombe, if that is the case, Bucks PCT are the people you need to contact. Go on their site and click the link for PALS (left hand side link) and see what they say.

I work in GP surgeries daily and it sounds like you would be better sticking where you are if they are going to be like that, what they are saying is a load of balls, they just want to get the whole family in because it makes them more money, have a word with the PCT and see what they say and also address your concerns in writing to the Practice Manager and or Lead GP at the surgery you intend on moving to.

If you want any more information drop me a PM and I will have a look when I am next at work on Tuesday.

Hope this helps.

2old4this · 23-05-2009, 10:32

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Originally Posted by Matthew

I would contact your local PCT with regards to this, I take it from your location you are in High Wycombe, if that is the case, Bucks PCT are the people you need to contact. Go on their site and click the link for PALS (left hand side link) and see what they say.

I work in GP surgeries daily and it sounds like you would be better sticking where you are if they are going to be like that, what they are saying is a load of balls, they just want to get the whole family in because it makes them more money, have a word with the PCT and see what they say and also address your concerns in writing to the Practice Manager and or Lead GP at the surgery you intend on moving to.

If you want any more information drop me a PM and I will have a look when I am next at work on Tuesday.

Hope this helps.

Thanks for info i have sent a email to the Practice Manager lets see what he/she says

23-05-2009, 11:28

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Originally Posted by 2old4this

Hi Guys

Need some help writing a email to practice manager

I went to register with a new surgery and today i was invited to have a chat with a doctor why i was moving. told him the reason i was moving was because it close to my home and also they had low medical fees.he asked if my wife and kids where moving i told him they where not moving because my wife said the doctor knows the medical problem my son has. and it would take the new doctor some time to understand. i have been told that i cant be a patient without my family. so i said whats my family got to do with my health. he came up with some crap about child abuse family problems ect

P.S i am moving because of medical test fees for Taxi badge my currant surgery charges £150 and this new surgery charge £70 medical forms can only be filled in by your registered doctor

Regarding your Taxi badge can any doctor do it or has it got to be your own doctor? The reason I'm asking is, I spent 10 years driving Taxis and our medicals could be done by any doctor, our medicals used to last until we were 55. Over the border in Mansfield they let you go to the local Hospital who charge £25 for the medical.

cnewton2k · 23-05-2009, 12:17

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Originally Posted by 2old4this

anyone know who else has access to your medical records other then your GP

Your local health trust can request info from them, you can also have a look at them, if you are willing to pay! It cost £10.

2old4this · 23-05-2009, 18:04

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Originally Posted by Nidge

Regarding your Taxi badge can any doctor do it or has it got to be your own doctor? The reason I'm asking is, I spent 10 years driving Taxis and our medicals could be done by any doctor, our medicals used to last until we were 55. Over the border in Mansfield they let you go to the local Hospital who charge £25 for the medical.

Our "conditions" state that the medical must be carried out by your own G.P. or a "Consultant who has full access to your medical records".

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Originally Posted by Solventcandy

Your local health trust can request info from them, you can also have a look at them, if you are willing to pay! It cost £10.

Why request it? when all they have to do is enter your NHS number. i mite be wrong mattew mite know how the system works?

cnewton2k · 23-05-2009, 18:26

Medical records aint link on electronic system

Your GPs records will be different to the ones that the hospital holds

I work for a foundation trust

superbiatch · 23-05-2009, 23:10

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Originally Posted by Solventcandy

Medical records aint link on electronic system

Your GPs records will be different to the ones that the hospital holds

I work for a foundation trust

They are slowly being transferred onto a patient database so the idea is eventually all your health records will be accessible anywhere within the UK (I work for a PCT and my friend is involved with NPFit)

Matthew · 24-05-2009, 00:12

The majority of patient records are now electronic and most are accessible from within other systems, some trust's are a little further on with this than others, we are of of the lead trusts in this. NPFIT can be the bain of my life sometimes!!