My DH has recently had a telephone conversation with his GP., Followed up by a face to face consultation because the Dr. felt he needed to see the injury. It all worked perfectly.
Back in the day, and I’m not the ancient we didn’t have many female Drs. at all. I am glad that we do have many now and I think that they have a right to a life other than work. Better that they work part time and stay in the profession than leave because the work/life balance is too stressful.
IMO, for what it’s worth, I think the NHS has been so successful that it’s given us permission not to look after ourselves.
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