GP's the medical equivalent of Messi or Gascoigne (GPs)

Member Name: davey_26

Product:	GPs
Date:	14/10/09 (15 review reads)
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Advantages: Some excellent gp's who are caring, devoted, and will listen

Disadvantages: Some bad who don't seem to care, and are very sloppy

It seems that this has received a mixed set of reviews. However it really does seem to be a case of identifying who the gp's are which you feel comfortable with and sticking with them. In my case I am fortunate that my appointed gp is someone I have a lot of respect for. In the worst of times he has been a sympathetic ear and has been able to relate to my situation.

He always seems to have time to discuss whatever is on your mind. This is of course despite the fact that the waiting lists aren't getting any shorter. He is a very thorough gp and seems to have a genuine care for his patients. He is somehow whose demeanour means it is able to open up with him and discuss whatever is on your mind.

In addition to him there is another doctor who I get on quite well with and seems to possess the qualities that I can identify with. In the latter case he has also done some visits which I very much appreciated and once again this to speaks volumes about the person.

Ironically of course, the gp who currently runs the surgery is the antithesis of these positives and while he is not rude or ignorant, he seems to be very sloppy and very focus on getting you in and out as quickly as possible.

It is due to this mixed variety of the good and the bad that I am careful when making appointments and will specify the person I would like to see. Knock on wood of course the times where I have needed to see a gp have been few and far between. However due to wanting to avoid certain doctors, it does mean that I sometimes have to wait for an appointment. I would rather do that though then feel uncomfortable while in the doctors room.

Gp's do get huge sums of money and I fully appreciate the pressure they are under. Unfortunately it does seem that for every few good gps's there are also a few bad gp's. The best advice of course, without wishing to be condescending is stay healthy

Summary: I hope you have a good one