Today at the doctor's ...

I am allocated a GP but it is hit and miss if we see our GP

We have to wait 5-6 weeks to see any GP if it is non-urgent.

Nothatoldyet9, I am pleased that I am not you! Apart from the fact that yes, of course doctors are paid (although if you were to average out a conscientious GP's salary including all the extra hours of work, including many evenings and weekends, it amounts to little more than the average wage), I am taken aback by your general sour attitude.

Perhaps you may be unwell at the moment or have had a recent bad experience but surely everyone is worthy of a polite enquiry as to their well-being?

It costs nothing, takes but a moment and can help make the wheels of society go round.

Try being interested in others and it may pay dividends for you.

EllaKeat, what rotten luck for you. I hope your treatment goes well. Sending hugs.

EllaKeat, sorry to hear your news. Hope you get the very best of care, and good healing wishes to you.

In NZ we are very fortunate in that we can get an appt. the same day or a few days if it’s not urgent, at least in my experience. You get 15 mins officially but often longer. But it costs £40. Maybe that’s why it’s not so booked out! I never thought of asking how they are.

Goodness BlueSky what did you say to her?

Greeneyedgirl I didn't say anything apart from good afternoon....I even became a bit concerned as she was giving me the results of some tests...