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Doctors and how they come across

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SpinDriftCoastal Wed 25-Mar-26 11:38:24

I am very lucky in my small local practice as you can swop doctors if you feel you fit the match. I was going to a very pleasant young lady who was very gentle and did everything by the book. However, with my current diagnosed condition (women's stuff in old age), the other rather brusque lady doctor who never smiles and is very hello, diagnose, good bye, is actually much better suited with her experience and skills than the young doctor so I have changed. I will just smile sweetly at her, be greeted and treated, as I know she knows her stuff. Alas, alack, where did the lovely family doctor of yesteryear go?!

twaddle Sat 28-Mar-26 18:36:12

No, Meandrogrog, it doesn't "say it all". If you had a valid point, you would be able to explain/justify it rather than trying unsuccessfully to gaslight me. You can't even describe any damage.

twaddle Sat 28-Mar-26 18:40:16

Gwyllt

Many years ago I had a Gp who nobody really liked However a friend who was a consultant in a leading hospital said he was really good , one of the best junior doctors on rotation who he ever had. I think what people dislike he said it as it was and didn’t suffer fools gladly. He did mellow with experience His strong point was that he listened

I'm sorry, but I don't really understand how a GP "says it as it is" or "suffers fools". It is a GP's role to diagnose and treat. Maybe some patients don't like being told what's wrong with them. How did this chap "mellow"? Did he stop telling people they were seriously ill?

Meandrogrog Sat 28-Mar-26 19:20:08

twaddle

No, Meandrogrog, it doesn't "say it all". If you had a valid point, you would be able to explain/justify it rather than trying unsuccessfully to gaslight me. You can't even describe any damage.

It is perfectly understandable to have concerns regarding the level of immigration, you cannot expect to shut people down with a ‘nothing to see here’ attitude. You may be right that this will never cause change and that those coming into the country will respect our way of life.

You, on the other hand, are not prepared to admit that there may be cause for concern. Very superior attitude.

Deedaa Sat 28-Mar-26 19:40:00

Our GP, who retired at the start of Covid, was disliked by many people, but we found him wonderful. He was a great help when my husband was ill, and was very upset when I told him my husband was dying. Afterwards he would always sit me down and ask how I was coping before getting round to the reason for my visit. Since then I've seen a doctor once, a nice girl, but I couldn't even tell you her name.

Gwyllt Sat 28-Mar-26 20:07:26

Twaddle I guess he did not tolerate malingerers or those who just wanted a dick note. He did not believe in anti biotics on demand. Ahead of his time maybe Guess he became slightly more tactful in the way he put things. I also think those who wanted just a sick note or a script went to one of the other partners

twaddle Sat 28-Mar-26 20:17:13

Meandrogrog

twaddle

No, Meandrogrog, it doesn't "say it all". If you had a valid point, you would be able to explain/justify it rather than trying unsuccessfully to gaslight me. You can't even describe any damage.

It is perfectly understandable to have concerns regarding the level of immigration, you cannot expect to shut people down with a ‘nothing to see here’ attitude. You may be right that this will never cause change and that those coming into the country will respect our way of life.

You, on the other hand, are not prepared to admit that there may be cause for concern. Very superior attitude.

Pardon? You have no idea what I'm prepared to admit. I've asked you what you're concerned about but you can't even explain it. You're right I'm not concerned about people with different coloured skin being more numerous. Why on earth should it bother me? You don't even know what colour my skin is or where I was born.

The levels of immigration are a reason for concern only to some people - those with some kind of hidden agenda they don't want to admit for some reason. What's the problem?

Gwyllt Sat 28-Mar-26 20:22:57

That should have been sick note

Meandrogrog Sat 28-Mar-26 23:10:20

twaddle

Meandrogrog

twaddle

No, Meandrogrog, it doesn't "say it all". If you had a valid point, you would be able to explain/justify it rather than trying unsuccessfully to gaslight me. You can't even describe any damage.

It is perfectly understandable to have concerns regarding the level of immigration, you cannot expect to shut people down with a ‘nothing to see here’ attitude. You may be right that this will never cause change and that those coming into the country will respect our way of life.

You, on the other hand, are not prepared to admit that there may be cause for concern. Very superior attitude.

Pardon? You have no idea what I'm prepared to admit. I've asked you what you're concerned about but you can't even explain it. You're right I'm not concerned about people with different coloured skin being more numerous. Why on earth should it bother me? You don't even know what colour my skin is or where I was born.

The levels of immigration are a reason for concern only to some people - those with some kind of hidden agenda they don't want to admit for some reason. What's the problem?

You are very aggressive, I will not engage with you further.

twaddle Sat 28-Mar-26 23:12:22

Good grief!

Wyllow3 Sat 28-Mar-26 23:15:59

Exit, Stage (Far) Right.