Wouldn't Like To Be In This G P's Shoes....

[ToraToraTora]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-north-west-wales-43196732
Talk about a jobsworth, tragic case.

[ludwig]

// BUT ..any thoughts for how the DR feels and the prospect of living with that one mistake? //

Yes sqad. I hope they feel terrible about it forever, just as the family will.

Some jobs you just cannot be a jobsworth. The big salaries they get is compensation for that.

[Islay]

But I bet if you had been the patient after this patient and had to wait longer then I am sure you would all be complaining.
Personally I don't think she should be struck off. Why didn't the mother call an ambulance sooner if she was concerned?

[youngmafbog]

And how much longer would you have had to wait whilst the doctor quickly looked up the notes?

I am sure many medical emergencies turn out not to be. The general public are not medically trained so an emergency to them will be totally different to you.

Cannot accept the excuse of the NHS would be one doctor down as a reason to keep someone on like this.

[ludwig]

// But I bet if you had been the patient after this patient and had to wait longer then I am sure you would all be complaining. //

Not really. I've attended hundreds of GP appointments over the years. Hardly any of them happen at the appointed time, and I've never complained. Most people accept this is the nature of the system when you're dealing with people's health and limited resources. It's not like waiting to get served in a restaurant.

[jennyjoan]

ludwig - I certainly wouldn't complain after waiting for well over an hour - but I do object in the doctor saying - you will have to rebook if you are 10 mins late - where is the logic in that

[ludwig]

// ..but I do object in the doctor saying - you will have to rebook if you are 10 mins late - where is the logic in that //

Well, the intended logic is that they get an awful lot of people turning up late, and this is supposed to act as a deterrent. However, there needs to be an element of common sense and compassion applied, rather then just telling people with a sick child to go away because they're 11 minutes late.

[albaqwerty]

Been to many an appointment, where the receptionist mentions every so often that Doctor is running 20-30 minutes late. Sorry for the delay.

Fair dos, only a doctor knows what they will be met with when a patient arrives, but to say rebook because you are late is a disgrace.
Always thought the Hypocritic oath stated 'I will do no harm'

[bhg481]

It would be interesting to know if that particular doctor's surgery still has the same policy regarding lateness.

[hereIam]

Don't give a stuff about the Dr. all MY sympathies are with the dead little girl (what a bloody waste) and her poor grieving family ...