Unprofessionalism at its worst

[smidsy]

Went and saw my GP today - an older doc, not a young inexperiened one.

During the consult she took a call during which she briought up patient info on her PC which I could see had I wanted to, and in the course of the call refered to the patient as f*cking lazy - apologies for the language but I am quoting direct.
Me thinks it's time to find a new GP.

[Evanism]

Perhaps I can add my experiences..... My mother in law is chronically obese, diabetic, profoundly lazy and deeply deeply deeply entitled. She has growing dementia and a range of health problems that would fill a page.

She refuses to help herself and insists on pills and the public purse.

Our doctor is an ageing specialist and has said these two things and iterates them constantly:

- we can stuff you into a Darlek to keep you alive, if needed
- they need to want to change and they never change

Some of those who use the system and all its attendant benefits see doctors like yours as a form of slave. "give me new pills", "solve my problems for me".

They never loose weight, get off their , eat properly or help themselves. They want free knees, hips, pills, services and attention.

They ARE lazy.

Doctors are human beings. If we were aware of the circumstances of that patient, I'd wager heavily that your opinions would be stronger!

[Sturdee]

Me thinks it's time to find a new GP.

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If we were aware of the circumstances of that patient, I'd wager heavily that your opinions would be stronger!

Irrespective of the circumstances the unprofessional behaviour of the doctor to take a call in front of another patient, letting him see the file details and swearing in front of him is totally unacceptable.

The least Smidsy should do is get another doctor.


Peter.

[BobL]

My GP is about my age and is a very good doctor.
He is the only doctor that I have been to that works with you for better health outcomes, as opposed to just telling you what you should be doing e.g. his attitude to weight loss is realistic
His memory is amazing and he remembers small (including non-medical) details that happened years ago.
He is a smart user of IT , e.g. During consultations he often pulls up Google to show you the states of various relevant conditions and what to look out for etc, and asks me to email him with ongoing updates of any conditions and provides advice via email or phone that one might normally have to to see and pay him for.
It's not a problem for him financially as he has a waiting list for patients.
Unfortunately he's coming up for retirement which is a real shame.

[KBs PensNmore]

The first Dr I saw for my depression said I was a hard man to fix, not something you say to someone who was suicidal.
I eventually found someone that does a lot with mental illnesses.
If Doctors keep practising, when are they going to get it right.
Kryn

[Bushmiller]

If Doctors keep practising, when are they going to get it right.
Kryn

Kryn

Unfortunately, that may be why they refer to it as a "practice."

Regards
Paul

[Evanism]

The doctor I use now is the best I've ever had.

He refuses to sugar coat anything: Lose weight (doing), stop drinking (have), get more sleep (trying!), eat properly (haha! icccceeee cream!!!), exercise (I lie to myself)... more water.

He pounds me on it.

Why would someone go to a trained, intelligent, knowledgeable person - pay them - then ignore their advice? Its not a naturopath or homeopath here. Its real evidence based medicine.

I think privacy is overblown anyway. As if the world doesn't see your gout, gimpy knee, nasty rash or ticker problems anyway.

[rustynail]

When we first moved to the area, I asked my wife who she would recommend as a GP, as she was already employed at the local hospital. Upon visiting the surgery I was greeted with the comment, "You, you F*&^
bastard!" We used to play rugby against each other in a previous life and very willing games they were.
He has been my doctor for the past 35years. His language is atrocious, but his medical knowledge and ability is excellent. He would have to be one of the toughest men I know, but when it comes to patient care he soars.

[smidsy]

Doctors are only human, and I have no doubt that some patients hiss them off big time.
My issue is with her taking the call, letting me see the patients info and slagging off the patient in front of me - that is downright unprofessional.

I am looking for another doc, but I prefer a female doc, and finding one who is good, local, and taking on new patients is proving difficult.