GP doesn’t act on hospital advice without prompting

I do wonder what happens to the people who don’t have reason to visit the surgery. Even twenty years ago some doctors expected patients to know the surgery “rules” by some kind of osmosis. Until I worked there I didn’t know that home visits should be requested between 9.30 and 11.00! I also had no idea that the surgery opened on a Saturday for urgent cases only! I suppose websites might help but ours has pages of info to wade through.

cornergran I find that unbelievable because not everybody is capable of doing that, but as you say, at least you know.

Theres a notice in our surgery saying it is the patient's responsibility to follow up tests and any actions required from hospital visits. Irritates me but at least it's clear.

You do need to be proactive and, even if you are lucky enough to have a decent GP, ask for copies of all correspondence to be sent to you so you know exactly what is being suggested. It also stops doctors giving rather ill formed assessments of your character and disposition after a 10 minute appointment when you may well be stressed and nervous.

That reminds me (old age) that I had a DEXA scan on November 7th , I have osteoporosis, and not heard a word.
I will ring this afternoon, we can’t ring about results until after 2 p.m.
Thankyou for the reminder, it is getting a case of DIY.

I always follow mine up by popping into the surgery just to make sure. Hospital letters are always copied to me so I take a copy with me.

Maybe your GP admin system has changed (for the worse)? I'd go in and ask about it at reception. We seem to have to prompt or shout for attention these days!